Senior Process Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the process design of critical wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering innovation to meet sustainability targets. You will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, enhancing your technical and management skills while making a significant impact on the delivery of essential services. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering field.
• Experience in wastewater treatment design and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design deliverables and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze site performance and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support junior engineers through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Process Design

Wastewater Treatment

Project Delivery

Technical Assurance

Coaching and Mentoring

Innovation in Engineering

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

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

Location: Manchester with Hybrid working.

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

The role involves supporting United Utilities in delivering £3 billion 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 responsible for the process design of a program of wastewater non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design stages, providing construction and commissioning support during delivery. This position offers an opportunity to develop technical and management skills, expand your professional network, and advance your career long-term.

As Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• Lead the development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance for process designs prepared by others, ensuring compliance with United Utilities standards and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero targets.
• Analyze site performance, identify risks affecting project delivery, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Challenge process selection and delivery methods to ensure optimal value solutions for United Utilities.
• Support the development of junior engineers through coaching and mentoring, and assign appropriate resources to projects.
• Effectively challenge client specifications and present solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborate with engineers, specialists, clients, and project teams to improve understanding and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant Process Engineering field, preferably chartered.
• Experience with water and/or wastewater treatment processes and project delivery in wastewater treatment design.
• Experience with HAZOP studies as a chair or team member is advantageous.