Senior Process Engineer ( Clean Energy / Sustainability )

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global engineering consultancy focused on renewable energy as a Process Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in water and wastewater treatment. As part of a purpose-driven team, you'll lead technical design, manage complex projects, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quality outcomes. If you're passionate about sustainable engineering and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience in water/wastewater sectors.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and approval of process deliverables for water treatment.
• Provide process optimisation for new and existing assets.

Skills

Process Design

Water Treatment

Wastewater Treatment

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Postgraduate Qualifications

Tools

Digital Design Methodologies

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: North West England (Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester, Derby, Sheffield)
Type: Permanent / Urgent Start

A leading global engineering consultancy working in the renewable and clean energy sector is seeking multiple Process Engineers to join its fast-growing team in the North West of England. These roles offer a chance to contribute to impactful, future-focused infrastructure projects across water and wastewater treatment.

We are looking for engineers who can lead or support the technical delivery of complex design projects, manage budgets and deadlines, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the production, verification, and approval of process deliverables including raw water envelope assessments, influent characterisations, performance reports, outline designs, process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment specifications, process control philosophies, and technical reports

• Deliver technical process design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure

• Provide process optimisation and advisory input across new and existing assets

• Act as Process Design Lead on multi-disciplinary projects where required

• Apply and help develop digital design methodologies and tools

• Identify innovative and efficient technical solutions in alignment with client goals

• Collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners including global colleagues and supply chain collaborators

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant technical subject (postgraduate qualifications desirable)

• Chartered or actively working towards chartered status

• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience

• Strong background in the water and/or wastewater treatment sectors

• Membership of a professional institution (e.g. IChemE or CIWEM) or close to application

• Eligibility to work in the UK

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven team delivering meaningful work in sustainable engineering. We welcome applicants who are collaborative, motivated, and eager to grow in a progressive technical environment.