Senior Process Engineer

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UK seeks a Senior Process Engineer to oversee process design for water industry projects. The role encompasses innovative design strategies, risk analysis, and mentorship of junior engineers, providing excellent opportunities for career advancement. Applicants should have a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in wastewater projects. The position offers a range of benefits like matched pension, medical insurance, and options for annual leave management.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase, sell, and carry over annual leave

Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance

26 weeks maternity leave

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree or relevant Process Engineering qualification, ideally chartered.
• Experience designing wastewater projects.
• Familiarity with HAZOP studies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process design deliverables.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs.
• Identify innovation opportunities for cost and net-zero goals.
• Analyse site performance to mitigate risks.
• Challenge process selection and delivery for effectiveness.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Challenge client specifications with solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists for solutions.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Water and wastewater unit processes

HAZOP studies

Clean water non-infrastructure experience

Education

Relevant Process Engineering related degree

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Overview

As Senior Process Engineer, you will be accountable for the process design of a programme of water industry 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Client 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 our clients 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.

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.
• Strong clean water non infrastructure experience.

Benefits

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Disability Confident

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Visa Sponsorship

• Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.