Senior Process Engineer

JN Bentley; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 4.5%–7%

Annual bonus

Professional subscription costs paid

33 days holiday with flexible buy/sell

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to contribute to water and wastewater projects across the UK. You will oversee process design from outline to detailed design, and provide support during construction and commissioning to ensure robust, compliant systems.

Role offers development of technical and management skills, networking opportunities, and a clear path toward chartership within a collaborative, one-team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering with water/wastewater experience.
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (ICE/IMechE) or equivalent.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process design deliverables such as process models and mass balances.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero goals.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to deliver safe, practical solutions.
• Engage with clients to manage relationships and support project aims.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the process team.

Skills

Process design

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Water/wastewater experience

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution

Job description

Internal applicants are welcome.

About the Role

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, you will provide the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

In this role you will oversee the process design of projects from the outline to detailed design stages and provide support during construction and commissioning. This position offers the opportunity to develop your technical and management skills, grow your professional network, and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of process design deliverables, such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies
• Providing technical assurance of process designs undertaken by others and ensuring the design complies with framework standards and industry best practices
• Identifying opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers
• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
• Positively engaging with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
• Supporting the development of the process engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, or related field
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
• Water/wastewater experience required

Benefits

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
• Annual bonus schemes available
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, including public holidays, with flexible benefits to buy, sell or carry over leave
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• Opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and option for shared parental leave
• Up to two additional paid leave days for significant caring responsibilities
• Learning and development opportunities under structured schemes to support journey towards professional chartership, including mentorship and tailored training

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. 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 the future.