Senior Process Engineer in PE1

Energy Jobline ZR; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Peterborough to lead design and technical development for water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate has proven process engineering experience and a relevant degree. Join a team focused on sustainable solutions and career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Process Engineer within the water, environmental, or utilities sectors.
• In-depth understanding of water and/or wastewater treatment process design.
• Ability to lead process input across multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and technical development for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Manage feasibility studies and detailed design stages.
• Support commissioning and optimisation activities.

Skills

Process design

Technical development

Analytical capability

Solutions-driven mindset

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

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Role

A major engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering complex water and environmental projects across the UK is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their growing design and delivery team in Peterborough. The business plays a key role in developing sustainable treatment solutions, network optimisation strategies, and carbon reduction initiatives for major utility clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and technical development for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Prepare mass balance calculations, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and P&IDs
• Manage feasibility studies, optioneering exercises, and detailed design stages
• Provide process input to project tenders, design reviews, and risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZCON)
• Support commissioning and optimisation activities, ensuring design intent is achieved on site
• Mentor and support the development of junior process engineers
• Ensure all work aligns with client specifications, environmental standards, and company procedures

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Process Engineer within the water, environmental, or utilities sectors
• In-depth understanding of water and/or wastewater treatment process design
• Strong technical and analytical capability with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Ability to lead process input across multi-disciplinary design teams
• Degree in Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards chartership with IChemE or similar institution

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