Senior Wastewater Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their dynamic Wastewater Process Engineering Team in Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering innovative process solutions and supporting site operations, making a significant impact on project success and performance enhancement.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in the water industry or consultancy.
• Chartered membership in a relevant professional institution is ideal.
• Proven experience in wastewater projects and site operation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in wastewater treatment project designs.
• Produce process calculations, flow diagrams, and specifications.
• Mentor junior process engineers and support site operations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Process Design

Troubleshooting

Process Optimization

Education

MEng/BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Location: Falmer (hybrid working + site visits)

Salary: up to £65,000 depending on experience

Southern Water is currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their Wastewater Process Engineering Team based in Brighton. Working as part of a dynamic and multiskilled team, you will be responsible for providing technical support in producing design deliverables on wastewater treatment projects and supporting site operations.

You will be responsible for producing process calculations, control philosophies, process flow diagrams, process and performance specifications, P&IDs, compliance and commissioning plans. You will lead innovative process solutions contributing to TOTEX efficiencies. As part of site operations support, you will provide expertise in improving site performances, support commissioning activities, implement optimisation measures, and troubleshoot wastewater treatment plants.

You should have a demonstrable track record and experience in delivering wastewater treatment process design with a good understanding of operations, optimisation, and commissioning.

You will also be responsible for mentoring junior process engineers. A good understanding of industry developments and innovation is essential. Proven skills in analysing data to evaluate existing asset performance and develop process solutions are required.

About You

The successful candidate will have an MEng/BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Ideally, you will be a Chartered member of a relevant professional institution. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. You must have proven experience in delivering wastewater projects and site operation support for UK Water companies.

Experience: 6 years of water industry or consultancy experience

Why Join Us?

At Southern Water, you will play a key role in shaping the success of our strategic programmes, helping us deliver benefits for our customers, communities, and the environment.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.