Senior Process Engineer

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive development-focused team

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A technical recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Brighton. This position involves leading innovative wastewater treatment solutions, producing technical design deliverables, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chartered status, and over 6 years of experience in the UK water industry. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in the UK water industry or consultancy required.
• Proven track record delivering wastewater treatment projects is essential.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body is ideal.
• Proven track record delivering wastewater treatment projects and operational support.
• Strong technical report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative process solutions for wastewater treatment.
• Produce technical design deliverables including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Support site operations through performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Analyze performance data to drive technical solutions.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Process design

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Mentoring

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a technically driven wastewater team in Brighton. This hybrid role offers occasional site visits and the chance to make a real impact across multiple treatment projects.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development of innovative process solutions, delivering cost-effective, efficient wastewater treatment outcomes.
• Produce technical design deliverables including process calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, and commissioning plans.
• Support site operations through performance optimisation, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvement measures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team culture.
• Analyse performance data to inform technical solutions and drive continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc) or related discipline.
• Ideally Chartered with a relevant professional body.
• 6+ years’ experience in the UK water industry or consultancy.
• Proven track record delivering wastewater treatment projects and operational support.
• Strong technical report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Why this role is exciting:

• Work on high-impact, sustainable wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Flexible hybrid working with a supportive, development-focused team.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

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