Senior Process Engineer (@one Alliance)

RSK Group; High Offley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical direction and leadership within the Place-Based Thinking team. The role involves overseeing process design for non-infrastructure water projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving sustainable innovation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, significant experience in the water industry, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development plans

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale water recycling projects.
• Proven track record of delivering robust process designs.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review process design deliverables for various projects.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for value-focused solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical design expertise

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll take on a leadership role within our Place-Based Thinking team, guiding and supporting teams across a portfolio of non‑infrastructure water and water recycling projects. You'll bring expert knowledge, mentorship, and oversight to ensure our designs are technically sound, sustainable, and aligned with both industry best practice and Anglian Water's goals.

Responsibilities

• Leading and reviewing process design deliverables across a range of projects.
• Checking P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams), calculations, and 3D models for accuracy, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Providing engineering technical direction to process engineers across your region.
• Driving low‑carbon, sustainable design thinking into all aspects of process development.
• Supporting the development and implementation of design alerts and lessons learned.
• Ensuring designs comply with internal and external regulations and standards.
• Collaborating closely with Principal Engineers, Portfolio Design Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver value‑focused, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, fostering technical development across the team.
• Participating in site visits as needed to assess process performance and validate design.
• Presenting learnings and innovations across the Alliance to share knowledge and promote continuous improvement.
• Embracing and promoting digital design technologies and data‑driven processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline - or equivalent level of knowledge through experience.
• Significant experience in the water industry, ideally on large‑scale water recycling capital projects.
• Proven track record of delivering robust process designs within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop others.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and water‑sector process standards.
• A passion for sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Join the @one Alliance — a collaborative powerhouse of eight industry‑leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO), working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.
• Support and wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including pension, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing support, and access to Employee Resource Groups.
• Shape the future: Make a tangible impact by delivering essential infrastructure that supports our communities and protects the environment.
• Grow your career: Benefit from tailored career development plans, mentorship, training programmes, and real opportunities for progression.
• True collaboration: Work with leading experts across disciplines in an inclusive, empowering, and forward‑thinking environment.
• Lead innovation: Be at the forefront of digital engineering and sustainable water solutions, influencing how the industry evolves.
• Join a team where your experience will be valued, your insights will drive progress, and your leadership will help shape a more sustainable water future.