Senior Wastewater Process Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Wastewater Process Engineer to lead projects aimed at optimising water treatment systems. The ideal candidate has practical experience in wastewater treatment, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities to significantly contribute to environmental infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating or optimising municipal wastewater treatment systems.
• Proven track record in managing water industry design or consulting projects.
• Familiarity with sector-specific regulations related to wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on design and system improvement projects.
• Manage project cost, schedule, and technical quality.
• Provide expertise on wastewater treatment challenges.

Skills

Practical, hands-on experience in wastewater treatment systems

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Ability to work independently and lead teams

Understanding of utility asset lifecycle

Education

Chartered status with CIWEM or IChemE

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Technical documentation skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Wastewater Process Engineer
Location: United Kingdom (Various locations)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, process-focused engineer to join a consultancy team specialising in performance improvement projects across water treatment networks in the UK.

This leadership role offers hands-on involvement in supporting clients to optimise site operations, reduce compliance risks, and deliver low-impact infrastructure solutions using both conventional and digital approaches. You will work within a small, flexible team focused on driving sustainable improvements in water treatment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through early-stage design and system improvement studies

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical quality for assigned project packages

• Provide expert advice to clients, joint ventures, and internal stakeholders on complex wastewater treatment challenges

• Develop technical strategies to minimise site risk and enhance regulatory compliance

• Contribute to proposal writing and framework bids to support business growth

• Review and approve key deliverables including process models, reports, and technical summaries

• Support knowledge sharing and capability building across the optimisation team

Essential Experience and Skills

• Practical, hands-on experience in operating, designing, or optimising municipal wastewater treatment systems

• Understanding of the lifecycle of utility assets from planning through operations

• Proven track record managing and delivering water industry design or consulting projects

• Ability to work independently while providing leadership to technical teams

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and coordination skills

• Valid UK driving licence required

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Familiarity with sector-specific regulations or industry frameworks related to wastewater

• Experience across all delivery phases from scoping through to handover

• Competence in producing technical documentation such as control narratives, process schematics, and mass balance calculations

• Chartered status with recognised institutions such as CIWEM or IChemE

• Advanced degree or specialist training in a related field

Additional Information

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to key environmental infrastructure projects across the UK, helping improve system resilience, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance outcomes for end users.