Senior Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-established wastewater engineering firm in Brighton is looking for a Senior Process Engineer. This position involves producing technical deliverables for wastewater treatment projects, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting site operations and performance optimisation. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience within the UK water industry, a degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields, and a passion for innovation in water processes. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience within the UK water industry or a consultancy setting.
• Ideally a Chartered Member of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience delivering wastewater treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical design deliverables, including process calculations and control philosophies.
• Lead innovative process solutions for efficiency.
• Support site operations and performance optimisation.

Skills

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Mentoring

Process solutions development

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical design deliverables, including process calculations, control philosophies, process flow diagrams, process and performance specifications, and P&IDs, as well as commissioning and compliance plans.
• Lead the development of innovative process solutions that drive efficiency and deliver cost-effective outcomes.
• Support site operations through performance optimisation, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvement measures across wastewater treatment plants.
• Mentor junior process engineers and stay up to date with industry developments and innovations.
• Utilise strong data analysis to evaluate asset performance and develop appropriate technical solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 providing operational support.
• Skilled in technical report writing and confident in presenting engineering concepts.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous improvement in water sector processes.

Offer & Environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure programmes.
• Supportive and development-focused team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to sustainable wastewater infrastructure and be part of a forward-thinking engineering function committed to operational excellence.