Process Engineer (Chemical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Process Engineer (Chemical) to support wastewater treatment projects from concept to design. The ideal candidate has experience in sewage treatment, is CAD proficient, and values career development and a balanced work culture. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 along with progression opportunities and benefits including private healthcare and bonuses.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineer from a water or wastewater background.
• Experience or a strong interest in wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of wastewater treatment processes.
• Assist in producing process flow diagrams (PFDs) and mass/energy balances.
• Work alongside civil, mechanical, electrical, and ICA teams.

Skills

Experience in sewage treatment works

CAD proficient (Process flow diagrams, P&IDs)

Job description

Process Engineer (Chemical)
50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Company Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life insurance
Birmingham

Are you a Chemical Engineer from a water or wastewater background looking to join a fast-growing consultancy where you can progress your ideas matter and your career progression is a top priority?

Are you looking to join a consultancy that truly prioritises its people, where technical excellence, career development, and work-life balance are built into the culture?

In this hands-on design role, you will support the delivery of wastewater treatment projects from initial concept through to detailed design. Your responsibilities will include developing process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, control philosophies, and technical reports, ensuring all work meets industry standards and client requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Chemical Engineer with experience or a strong interest in wastewater treatment, seeking long-term growth within a forward-thinking consultancy that values development, flexibility, and career progression.

The Role:

• Support the design of wastewater treatment processes through feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages
• Assist in producing process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and process calculations
• Work alongside civil, mechanical, electrical, and ICA teams to ensure integrated and robust design solutions

The Person:

• Experience in sewage treatment works.
• CAD proficient (Process flow diagrams P&IDs).
• Commutable to Birmingham (2-days per week)

Reference number: BBBH21708 B
Engineer, Engineering, sewage, Production, Water, Treatment, Industrial, Project, Projects, Manager, Management, Process, Birmingham

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