Senior Process Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support wastewater projects within the United Utilities framework. This role involves leading process design, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth in a critical infrastructure context.

Qualifications

• Chartered status preferred.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plants.
• HAZOP studies experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process design deliverables.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Water

Process Design

Innovation

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

Key skills required for this role:

Water

Important:

Water Sector Experience

Location - Manchester with Hybrid working

This role is for a Process Engineer in the design and build unit of a global engineering consultancy. We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Process Engineer to 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, offering construction/commissioning support during delivery. This role provides an opportunity to develop technical and management skills, grow your professional network, and advance your career.

As Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• Lead development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs undertaken by others, ensuring compliance with United Utilities standards and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers.
• Analyse site performance, identify risks impacting project delivery, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Challenge process selection and delivery effectiveness to ensure the best value solutions for United Utilities.
• Support the development of other process engineers, mentoring junior engineers, and identifying appropriate resources for projects.
• Challenge client specifications and present solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborate with engineers, specialists, clients, and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering degree, preferably chartered.
• Experience with water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plants, with process design experience for wastewater projects.
• Experience with HAZOP studies as chair or team member is advantageous.