Senior Process Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a contract position in Manchester, offering hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in process design within the UK regulated water industry. Responsibilities include producing design deliverables, developing solutions from site visits, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role offers a competitive rate between £350 and £500 per day, with a start date fast approaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in process design within the regulated UK water industry.
• Experience and understanding of wastewater unit processes and treatment plants.
• Background with significant relevant experience in delivering process design or wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce process design deliverables in line with safety and quality requirements.
• Develop efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant water company standards.

Skills

Process design

Wastewater unit processes

Safety and quality requirements

Design risk assessments

Education

Graduate, HND, or Technician level

Job description

Overview

Senior Process Engineer - Water (Outside IR35 Contract)

Location: Manchester (hybrid working available)

Sector: Clean & Waste Water

Rates: Senior Process Engineer: £350-£500 per day (outside IR35)

Responsibilities

• Produce process design deliverables in line with safety and quality requirements
• Develop efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
• Carry out mass balance, process sizing and hydraulic calculations
• Produce process flow diagrams, control philosophies and commissioning strategies
• Ensure compliance with relevant water company, technical and professional standards
• Attend and contribute to HAZOP, ALM, KM and similar reviews

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years\' experience in process design within the regulated UK water industry
• Background at Graduate, HND, or Technician level with significant relevant experience
• Experience and understanding of wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience of delivering process design or wastewater projects

Application

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Job Information

• Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
• Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
• Location:
• Posted: Feb 4th 2026
• Closes: Mar 7th 2026
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time