Senior Process Engineer- Water

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Water to support the expansion of their drinking water projects in the UK. This role involves technical audits, design, and providing guidance to junior staff, contributing to diverse and impactful projects. The position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and a competitive rewards package, including health benefits and profit share.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with experience in the water industry, preferably drinking water.
• Familiarity with process audits and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead Engineer in executing water projects.
• Conduct process audits and feasibility studies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of water chemistry

Good knowledge of drinking water treatment processes

Skills in process design

Good knowledge of water treatment hydraulics

Numerate and problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification in Engineering or equivalent

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Senior Process Engineer- Water, Manchester

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Client:

Arup

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Joining Arup

Arup have been framework technical consultants for Yorkshire water for 20 years and on technical frameworks with other UK water companies including: Northern Ireland Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water. We have global reach in the water business providing technical support to internal and external clients around the world.

The Team based in Leeds is the hub of water process engineering and centre of expertise in Arup, supporting local clients and offices throughout the UK and globally.

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The Opportunity

As Senior Drinking Water Process Engineer you will support the lead Engineer in the growth of our water business through executing projects with internal and external clients in the UK, but also globally as part of the wider Arup Water business. As a Senior Process engineer your role will involve; process audits, investigations, feasibility studies, outline and detailed design of drinking water treatment works and associated systems.

You will enjoy developing client briefs into executable projects, build costed proposals, present ideas and concepts to clients and demonstrate technical ability and competence. This is an opportunity to take anactive role in client meetings, facilitate and take active part in Hazop studies and present project outputs and proposals to clients.

This role will include the provision of technical support, guidance and development of junior members of the team.

Although this role is primarily focussed on drinking water, Arup are involved in a wide range of water related projects providing opportunity for diversity and broadening of knowledge and experience and this is encouraged.

Is this role right for you?

This role will be based in our newly opened Leeds office but we are also flexible for you to be based in our Manchester office. We are ideally seeking a Chartered Engineer with a qualification in Engineering or equivalent who has previous experience working in the water industry, particularlyin drinking water.

• Knowledge of water chemistry
• Good knowledge of drinking water treatment processes
• Skills in process design (Mass balances, P&ID’s)
• Good knowledge of water treatment hydraulics
• Numerate, flexible in your approach and able to think laterally to solve problems

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.