Process Optimiser

JN Bentley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Benefits brochure attached

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Process Optimiser for the Yorkshire region to guide process functions across the lifecycle of wastewater projects, from concept design to commissioning.

You will operate and optimise wastewater assets, coordinate sampling and laboratory analysis, and work with site operators and project teams to ensure compliant, timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Wastewater treatment knowledge and regulatory compliance.
• Technical and analytical problem-solving approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimise wastewater assets, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety procedures.
• Carry out sampling at multiple wastewater sites to aid introduction and optimisation.
• Perform laboratory analysis on samples following approved methodologies.
• Identify and troubleshoot changes and risks in plant condition that affect commissioning and compliance.
• Make process-critical decisions to protect compliance and project delivery.
• Build relationships with site operators and the internal project team for timely delivery.

Skills

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has been working with Yorkshire Water since MMB's creation in 1999, delivering a huge variety of projects – from restoring and upgrading picturesque reservoirs, to installing the latest technology to provide clean drinking water or treat sewerage to protect rivers – we've done it all. We have several frameworks with Yorkshire Water and remain a delivery partner into AMP8, keeping our team of over 300 people busy for years to come.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands‑on role in the successful delivery of projects. As a Process Optimiser for our Yorkshire region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the process functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all process aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The Role Of a Process Optimiser Includes

• Operate, maintain, and optimise newly built wastewater assets, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations and Health & Safety procedures.
• Responsible for sampling at multiple wastewater sites to assist with introduction and optimisation of newly built wastewater assets
• Carry out laboratory analysis on samples which is representative and compliant with agreed methodologies
• Identify and troubleshoot changes and risks in plant condition or operations that may affect commissioning activities and protect compliance
• Make process critical decisions to protect compliance
• Build relationships and engage with site operators, internal project team to provide technical input and support timely delivery of projects

What You’ll Need

• Knowledge & previous experience of Wastewater Treatment and compliance
• Have a technical and analytical approach to problem solving
• Tackle all tasks with the ‘Right First Time’ approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment and bespoke progression plan, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached