Senior Process Engineer - Clean Water

Stantec Inc.; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Clean Water projects across the Midlands, Wales and beyond. You will lead process solutions, perform design calculations and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, affordable water treatment outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to proposals, and help grow the process engineering capability as the business expands. A Chartered Engineer status or progression toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional institution or actively working towards.
• Substantial experience in process engineering design and delivery for Clean Water projects.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and related engineering principles.
• Experience producing and reviewing process calculations, design documentation and technical specifications.
• Ability to lead technical work packages and coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of relevant UK water industry standards, regulations and design requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the confidence to engage with clients and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of effective process solutions for Clean Water challenges.
• Perform process design, calculations, assessments and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and contribute to bids.
• Support growth of the process engineering capability across the team.

Skills

Process engineering

Water treatment

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Job description

As a Senior Process Engineer - Clean Water , you'll play an important role in shaping and delivering projects that improve the performance of water treatment assets. You'll bring strong process engineering expertise to a varied portfolio of work, taking responsibility for technical delivery while collaborating with specialists across our multidisciplinary Water teams. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the development of effective process solutions for complex Clean Water challenges.


• Apply your technical knowledge across projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design.


• Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues across different engineering disciplines.


• Contribute to the continued growth of our regional Process Engineering teams., As a Senior Process Engineer , you'll be responsible for developing and delivering process engineering solutions across a range of Clean Water projects. You'll undertake process design, calculations, technical assessments and specifications, ensuring solutions meet project requirements and provide long-term value. From assessing treatment options and developing design concepts to reviewing technical outputs and resolving engineering issues, you'll play a key role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our delivery.

You'll work closely with project managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design activities and support successful project outcomes. Alongside your project responsibilities, you'll provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, contribute to bids and proposals, and help strengthen our process engineering capability as the business continues to grow.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical contribution will help shape the future of Clean Water infrastructure across the Midlands, Wales and South West, supporting reliable water supplies and better outcomes for the communities that depend on them.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Developing robust treatment solutions that respond to current and future water supply challenges.


• Supporting the delivery of efficient, resilient and sustainable water treatment infrastructure.


• Applying sound engineering judgement to overcome technical challenges and manage design risks.


• Helping clients make informed decisions through clear technical advice and well-developed engineering solutions.


• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to strengthen the technical capability of the wider team.

Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional institution or actively working towards.

Substantial experience in process engineering design and delivery for Clean Water projects.

Strong technical knowledge of water treatment processes and associated engineering principles.

Experience producing and reviewing process calculations, design documentation and technical specifications.

Ability to take responsibility for technical work packages and coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge of relevant UK water industry standards, regulations and design requirements.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and support colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience working on water treatment works, treatment upgrades, water supply schemes or asset improvement projects.


• Involvement in feasibility studies, optioneering and the evaluation of treatment technologies.


• Experience supporting projects through multiple design stages, from concept to detailed design and construction.


• Experience contributing to technical proposals, bids or framework submissions.


• Previous experience mentoring or providing technical support to junior engineers.


• Understanding of emerging challenges affecting Clean Water, including water resource resilience, scarcity and evolving raw water quality.


• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.


• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.


• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).


• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!


• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.


• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.