Senior Process Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions covered

33 days leave + buy/sell

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support the delivery of a major programme for Northumbrian Water. You will design water and wastewater infrastructure and work within multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers.

You will lead process design deliverables, provide technical assurance, and collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams through all stages from outline through handover, while coaching

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or related field.
• Chartered or incorporated membership (ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A methodical approach to problem solving.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process design deliverables, including process models, mass balances and control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs carried out by others, ensuring compliance with framework standards and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole‑life cost and net‑zero drivers.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout all design stages, construction and thereafter.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to support their objectives.
• Support the development of the process engineering team by coaching, mentoring and identifying appropriate resources for projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Methodical problem solving

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Eng

Chartered or Incorporated membership

Job description

Location: Durham

Recruiter contact: [e-mail]

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of the global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to support the delivery of a major programme of work for one of the UK’s largest water and sewerage companies, Northumbrian Water. In this role you will work within multidisciplinary teams that include electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers and will be responsible for the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process design deliverables, including process models, mass balances and control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs carried out by others, ensuring compliance with framework standards and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole‑life cost and net‑zero drivers.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout all design stages, construction and thereafter.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to support their objectives.
• Support the development of the process engineering team by coaching, mentoring and identifying appropriate resources for projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered or incorporated membership of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A methodical approach to problem solving.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.

Additional Experience (Optional)

• Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with delivery of process design for wastewater projects.
• Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member.
• Strong clean water non‑infrastructure experience.

Benefits

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes available.
• Professional institution subscription costs are covered.
• Minimum of 33 days holiday per year plus flexible benefits for purchase, sale or carry‑over of leave.
• Access to life assurance, private medical and critical illness insurance, and health screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements and support for work‑life balance.
• Enhanced family and carers leave, including paid maternity, adoption and paternity/partner leave, and shared parental leave options.
• Paid additional leave days for significant caring responsibilities.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an opportunity to thrive and is treated with respect. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 15638