Process Engineer - Water Industry

-; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking Process Engineers to deliver technical projects in the water industry across the UK. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, optimising processes for water and wastewater facilities, and ensuring projects meet strict standards. Ideal candidates will have expertise in process systems and be degree qualified in Chemical Engineering. The position offers career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Emphasis on diversity and inclusion

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experts in the technical execution of process plant systems.
• Experience with design and construction using digital methodologies.
• Leadership skills fostering collaboration in teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle technical delivery of projects, monitor budget and deadlines.
• Provide process optimisation for water treatment facilities.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary projects as Process Designer.

Skills

Technical execution of process plant systems

Digital design methodologies

Leadership skills

Water/wastewater sector experience

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Affiliation with professional institution (IChemE, CIWEM)

Job description

Process Engineer - Water Industry

We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Process Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK.

In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single‑award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England.

RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations gives our people the opportunity to create positive change.

Under this 10‑year framework, RPS will drive programme optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a resilient, eco‑friendly, and thriving Northwest.

About The Team

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients' needs.

Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you'll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!

About You

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as a Process Engineer (Water) is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

You will have a substantial opportunity to contribute towards optioneering, outline, and detailed design expertise across various frameworks. Our scope of work encompasses a wide range of technically demanding projects in the field of Wastewater Infrastructure.

By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives across the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Responsibilities

• Handle the technical delivery of projects, monitor the budget, meet deadlines and ensure quality standards, all while aiming to exceed client expectations.
• Operate both independently and as part of a team, including production, verification, review or approval of raw water envelope, influent characterisations, process performance reports, process outline design calculations, PFDs, equipment specifications, process control philosophies, technical reports and schematics.
• Provide process optimisation and advisory services for new and existing water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee and deliver multi‑disciplinary projects, acting as Process Designer as assigned, utilising and developing cutting‑edge digital design methodologies.
• Identify and cultivate innovative and optimised technical solutions aligned with client requirements and objectives, including collaboration with laboratories on chemical analysis and with software teams to develop new optimisation tools.
• Coordinate and lead collaborative efforts within multi‑disciplinary teams (e.g., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and ICA).
• Establish and nurture relationships with clients and partners in capital alliances, addressing project technical, commercial and progress‑related matters.
• Ensure projects adhere to requisite technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards and objectives.
• Facilitate the capture of critical project and technical knowledge, including innovative approaches.
• Advocate for the capability and accomplishments of the Process team, both internally (UK and globally) and externally (Supply Chain Partners).

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Expertise in the technical execution of process plant systems within intricate water industry engineering ventures.
• Experience in participating in design and construction initiatives utilising digital design methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, fostering a collaborative environment within teams.
• Experience in the water and/or wastewater sectors.

Qualifications

• Preferably degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Preferably affiliation with a professional institution like IChemE or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.

What's in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well‑being.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work‑life balance that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's 28 000‑strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusive organisation must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all people processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing and retaining the best available talent for the company's future.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion: Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: We are respectful, acknowledge diversity and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.