Senior Process Engineer - Water

Veolia Group; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Group in the UK is seeking a process design engineer to lead activities within multi-disciplinary project teams, guiding engineers and designers while coordinating inputs from suppliers throughout project lifecycles.

You will act as the technical lead on complex projects (£20k to £50m+) from bidding through execution, planning workload and delivering cost-effective design solutions that drive business value. Travel across the UK may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering/technical subject (e.g., Chemical Engineering) and preferably chartered.
• Experience in process design and project delivery of water/wastewater treatment plants across all stages.
• Experience working with UK water companies and developing technical solutions for commercial bids.
• Expertise in applying value engineering and design optimisation principles to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Highly organised with a track record of meeting project deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design within multi-disciplinary teams, guiding engineers and designers while coordinating inputs from suppliers and subcontractors throughout project lifecycles.
• Act as technical lead on complex projects (£20k to £50m+) from bidding to execution, balancing deadlines and delivering design solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical client relationships during bidding and project phases, conduct workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply process modelling tools and engineering calculations to design cost-effective solutions and business cases.
• Communicate design concepts through proposals, reports, and presentations to all organisational levels.
• Integrate sustainability into designs, improving energy efficiency and resource recovery per Veolia goals.

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience (inclusive of bonus and car allowance), pension and other Veolia benefits Location: Edinburgh or Central Belt, Scotland, United Kingdom

What we can offer you?

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Lead process design activities within multi-disciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance to engineers and designers while managing inputs from specialist suppliers and subcontractors throughout project lifecycles.
• Act as technical lead on multiple complex projects (£20k to £50m+) from bidding through to execution, planning workload autonomously and balancing competing deadlines while delivering expert design solutions that drive business success.
• Develop and maintain technical client relationships during bidding and project phases, serving as the key technical interface and conducting workshops, negotiations, and regular stakeholder engagement.
• Apply process modelling tools and engineering calculations to design innovative, cost-effective solutions, validate processes, troubleshoot operational challenges, and create compelling business cases that demonstrate project value.
• Communicate technical design concepts effectively to diverse audiences through high-quality proposals, reports, and presentations delivered confidently across all organisational levels, from technical reviews to executive client meetings.
• Integrate sustainability principles into all process designs by optimising energy efficiency, chemical usage, and resource recovery, while quantifying environmental benefits aligned with Veolia's Depollution, Decarbonising, and Water Stewardship objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in a relevant engineering or technical subject (e.g., Chemical Engineering or similar disciplines) and preferably chartered.
• Proven experience in process design and project delivery of water and wastewater treatment plants across all project stages, from conceptual design through Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to detailed engineering, with strong knowledge of operational process control and optimisation.
• Demonstrable experience working with UK water companies and developing technical solutions for commercial bids.
• Expertise in applying value engineering and design optimisation principles to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Highly organised with a consistent track record of meeting project deadlines and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel across the UK, from time to time at short notice.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.