Senior Waste Water Process Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Waste Water Process Engineer in Leeds. The role involves managing design work for critical UK infrastructure projects, delivering integrated design solutions, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have relevant professional engineering qualifications and a solid background in the water industry, including operational experience and knowledge of safety techniques. The position promotes a balanced work-life environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary projects.
• Understanding of waste-water and bioresources treatment processes.
• Operational experience in process units management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team for technical design work.
• Prepare scopes of work and contribute to proposals.
• Collaborate with teams for integrated design solutions.

Skills

Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer

Design delivery experience

Process safety techniques

Education

Chartered membership with IChemE or CIWEM

Tools

BioWin

SUMO

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent is valued equally.

As a Senior Waste Water Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in process engineering on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects domestically and internationally.

Our expertise covers all aspects of process engineering within the water industry, including waste-water and bioresources treatment, both in the UK and abroad, with potential involvement in sectors like nuclear. We provide industry-leading solutions from feasibility to process commissioning, supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle. If you're passionate about this industry, we want to hear from you.

We have openings in our offices in Epsom, Bristol, Birmingham, Derby, Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, and Glasgow.

We value expertise over hierarchy, trusting our team members with responsibility and supporting your career growth.

Your Purpose

• Manage a team to undertake technical design work following relevant standards and quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Maintain quality assurance standards in design processes.

What you can bring

• Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM).
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary projects.
• Understanding of integrated waste-water and bioresources treatment processes.
• Operational or design experience of main process units: primary/secondary/tertiary treatment, bioresource management, odour and energy control.
• Knowledge of process safety techniques (HAZOP/DSEAR), cost assessments, carbon footprint evaluations, and UK environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with process modelling software such as BioWin, SUMO.

What we offer

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, recognizing that many qualified professionals seek flexible careers. Our work environment promotes work-life balance, with no fixed hours or mandatory office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications. Refer to YourReward at SNC-Lavalin for details.

Training:

We provide extensive training and development opportunities, including support for obtaining relevant professional memberships.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting procedures, including proof of residency in the UK for at least 5 years. Please do not mention or include details of security clearance in your application.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Job Type: Regular