Senior Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wastewater engineering is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Brighton to enhance wastewater treatment projects. This hybrid role emphasizes innovation, team collaboration, and sustainable practices in a support-driven culture. Candidates should possess a Chemical Engineering degree and extensive industry experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure programmes

Supportive team culture focused on development

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in the UK water industry.
• Experience in wastewater treatment project delivery.
• Skilled in presenting engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical design deliverables and innovative process solutions.
• Performance optimisation and troubleshooting for site operations.
• Mentoring junior process engineers.

Skills

Data Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Innovation in Water Processes

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline (MEng/BEng/BSc)

Chartered Member of relevant professional institution

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Location: Brighton (Hybrid working with occasional site visits)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Process Engineer to join a well-established wastewater process engineering team. This role offers a chance to contribute to a variety of wastewater treatment projects and support site operations within a collaborative and technically driven environment.

As part of a multi-skilled team, you will play a key role in producing technical design deliverables, such as process calculations, control philosophies, process flow diagrams, process and performance specifications, P&IDs, and commissioning and compliance plans. You will take the lead on developing innovative process solutions that drive efficiency and deliver cost-effective outcomes.

In support of site operations, your responsibilities will include performance optimisation, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and the implementation of improvement measures across wastewater treatment plants.

This position requires a strong track record in wastewater process design, with a good understanding of operations, optimisation, and commissioning.

You will also be responsible for mentoring junior process engineers and staying up to date with industry developments and innovations. Strong data analysis skills are essential, as you will be expected to evaluate asset performance and develop appropriate technical solutions.

About You:

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline (MEng/BEng/BSc).
• Ideally a Chartered Member of a relevant professional institution.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience within the UK water industry or a consultancy setting.
• Demonstrable experience delivering wastewater treatment projects and operational support.
• Skilled in technical report writing and confident in presenting engineering concepts.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous improvement in water sector processes.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure programmes
• Supportive and development-focused team culture

This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to sustainable wastewater infrastructure and be part of a forward-thinking engineering team committed to operational excellence.