Senior Process Engineer

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the Water sector team in Manchester with hybrid working. You will lead process design for wastewater projects within United Utilities’ framework, providing technical assurance and coaching junior engineers.

You will apply knowledge of water treatment processes, drive innovation for whole-life costs and net-zero goals, and collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering or related Process Engineering degree.
• Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience of delivering process design for wastewater projects.
• Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process design deliverables (models, mass balances, control philosophies).
• Provide technical assurance of process designs and ensure UU standards.
• Identify innovation opportunities to improve life-cycle cost and net-zero goals.
• Analyse site performance and develop mitigation to protect project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and allocate project resources.
• Challenge client specifications and defend complex process solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Skills

Water/wastewater processes

Process design

HAZOP experience

Education

Chemical Engineering or related Process Engineering degree

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer in the Water Sector

Location - Manchester with Hybrid working

This role is for a Process Engineer in the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy. We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Process Engineer to help support us in delivering work within our United Utilities framework based in the North West.

Supporting United Utilities to deliver £3bn worth of upgrades to critical infrastructure assets including water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations and reservoirs during the AMP8 period.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be accountable for the process design of a programme of wastewater non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design stages and offer construction/commissioning support during delivery. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical and management skills, grow your professional network, and provide you with excellent long-term potential to advance your career.

As Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• Lead development of process design process deliverables such as process models, mass balances, control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs undertaken by others and ensure the design complies with United Utilities standards and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers.
• Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery. Develop mitigation to avoid negative impacts or exploit opportunities.
• Challenge the process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure we always offer United Utilities the best value solutions.
• Supporting the development of other process engineers, coaching and mentoring junior engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.
• Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems
• Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering related degree, preferably chartered.
• Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience of delivering process design for wastewater projects.
• Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous