Process Engineer

Calco Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Process Engineer to join their design and delivery team in Peterborough. The role involves developing process designs, supporting feasibility studies, and collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in the water sector and a degree in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Process Engineer within the water or environmental engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of water and/or wastewater treatment processes.
• Capable of producing P&IDs and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs and technical specifications for treatment systems.
• Support feasibility studies and front-end design development.
• Conduct process risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Process flow diagrams

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

A leading engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering complex water and environmental projects across the UK is looking to recruit a Process Engineer to join their design and delivery team in Peterborough. The company is involved in a variety of schemes focused on sustainable treatment solutions, network optimisation, and environmental performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs, mass balance calculations, and technical specifications for treatment systems
• Support feasibility studies, optioneering, and front-end design development
• Provide technical input during tendering, design, and construction stages
• Conduct process risk assessments, design reviews, and HAZOPs
• Monitor plant performance and support commissioning and optimisation activities
• Ensure designs comply with health, safety, and environmental standards and client requirements
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs are delivered to cost, quality, and schedule targets

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Process Engineer within the water or environmental engineering sector
• Strong understanding of water and/or wastewater treatment processes
• Capable of producing process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and technical reports
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work across disciplines
• Degree qualified in Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards chartership desirable