Senior Water Process Engineer — Lead Design & Delivery

Rullion

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead water and wastewater process design across projects in the Manchester area. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on delivery, shaping robust, compliant solutions from design through commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in process design within water, with chartered status or near-charter, strong IT skills, and experience mentoring engineers; you will guide multidisciplinary teams and support tenders and technical

Qualifications

10+ years in process design within the regulated water industry.
Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and plant design.
Proven experience delivering process design for water and/or wastewater projects.
A relevant degree, HND, or significant practical engineering progression.
Strong IT skills and ability to work effectively with engineering tools.
Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

Lead development of efficient, robust process design solutions.
Review and approve design deliverables, technical reports and DRAs.
Check and approve mass balances, process sizing, hydraulic calculations and PFDs.
Review control philosophies and commissioning strategies.
Provide technical guidance and oversight across projects.
Support tender submissions, technical proposals and project planning.
Direct, mentor and develop engineers and graduates.
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and water company requirements.
Record and control design changes and ensure compliant documentation.
Participate in HAZOP, ALM, KM and other technical reviews.