Senior Process Engineer

Tec Partners; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to enhance their wastewater treatment processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing treatment systems and mentoring junior engineers, with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance and health benefits

Opportunities for professional development

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience in the water industry or consultancy.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment operations and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing wastewater treatment processes.
• Leading process innovation to improve efficiency.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting site operations.

Skills

Wastewater treatment design

Process optimisation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a leading water company. This role is ideal for a talented individual looking to apply their expertise in wastewater treatment design and site operations while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing wastewater treatment processes, including control philosophies, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs
• Preparing performance specifications, compliance assessments, and commissioning plans
• Leading process innovation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Providing technical expertise in site operations, supporting commissioning activities, and optimising treatment performance
• Troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline (MEng/BEng/BSc)
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution (preferred)
• At least six years of experience in the water industry or consultancy
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment design, operations, optimisation, and commissioning
• Ability to analyse data and develop process solutions

Working Arrangements:

This role offers hybrid working, combining office-based collaboration with site visits as required. The position is based in Falmer and will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ( 55,000 - 60,000)
• Performance-related bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and health benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and study support
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Process Engineer to make a significant impact in wastewater treatment while enjoying a supportive and forward-thinking work environment.