Senior Process Engineer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering and infrastructure contractor in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and technical development for water and wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the water sector and a degree in Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering, alongside leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on sustainable treatment solutions.

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.
• Prepare mass balance calculations, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and P&IDs.
• Provide process input to project tenders, design reviews, and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical and analytical capability

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Proactive solutions-driven mindset

Education

Degree in Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

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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.

Role

As Senior Process Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of process designs for water and wastewater treatment schemes. Working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll take ownership of design outputs, provide technical leadership to junior engineers, and ensure projects meet regulatory, quality, and performance standards.

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

Candidate Requirements

• 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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