Process Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Free private medical insurance

Generous holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Process Engineer in Brighton to lead projects addressing sustainable water solutions across the UK. The role requires demonstrable process engineering experience, ideally gained through a graduate programme, with a focus on cleanwater or wastewater. You will collaborate with clients to implement innovative engineering solutions while being part of a nurturing and supportive team culture. The position offers excellent benefits, including competitive salary, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable process engineering experience gained through formal graduate programme or equivalent.
• Exposure to either cleanwater or wastewater specialisms.
• A collaborative spirit with a passion for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design development and perform hydraulic analysis.
• Conduct site investigations and lead asset optimization studies.
• Work directly with UK water utility clients to shape business plans.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Collaboration

Innovation application

Education

Formal graduate programme in water sector

Job description

The Opportunity

Ready to move beyond your graduate programme and lead the next wave of sustainable water solutions? You have built a strong foundation in process engineering and now it’s time to accelerate your career and apply your expertise to the world’s most urgent water challenges. At Stantec we’re not just designing treatment plants – we’re crafting a resilient future, from source to tap and drain to river.

The Role: Process Engineer

You will join our integrated national team, working on high‑impact projects that span the entire water cycle across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking ambitious Process Engineers who are ready to transition from foundational roles to project leadership and technical specialisation, with a focus on either cleanwater resilience or wastewater recovery and environmental protection.

• Cleanwater Journey: Help secure long‑term water supply through strategic resource options, design state‑of‑the‑art treatment facilities, and pioneer source‑to‑tap solutions for emerging contaminants such as PFAS.
• Wastewater Journey: Focus on achieving ambitious environmental goals by designing advanced treatment for nutrient removal, optimising asset performance, and implementing schemes that champion resource recovery (energy, heat, and materials).

Your Day‑to‑Day Impact

• Technical Excellence: Lead process design development, perform hydraulic analysis, develop mass balance models, and prepare technical reports and specifications.
• On‑Site Experience: Conduct site investigations, lead asset optimisation studies, and perform essential on‑site test work (jar testing, pilot plant trials).
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with UK water utility clients, helping to shape business plans and translate strategic needs into viable engineering solutions.
• Global Networking: Engage with our “one team” global community, sharing knowledge and applying international best practices to local challenges.

About You

• Demonstrable process engineering experience gained through a formal graduate programme (or equivalent) in the water sector, with exposure to either cleanwater or wastewater specialisms.
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for working as part of an integrated, supportive team.
• A drive to apply innovation and industry best practice to deliver high‑value, sustainable outcomes.

Why Stantec? Invest in Your Future

• Structured Career Development: Industry‑leading training, a generous budget for external courses, and paid‑for professional subscriptions with dedicated time for development.
• Unmatched Culture: A genuinely friendly and nurturing team environment where collaboration is key and your voice is heard.
• Global Reach, Local Impact: Work on the UK’s most significant water schemes and connect with Stantec’s vast global network of experts.
• Exceptional Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, free private medical insurance, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements that support work‑life balance.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination, or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.