SPA Process Engineer

Anglian Water Services Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Process Engineer in the Strategic Pipeline Alliance, contributing to innovative water infrastructure projects. This role involves designing efficient water systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards in technical deliverables. If you're passionate about making a difference in water security, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible Working

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in water/wastewater process science/engineering.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification such as CIWEM or MSc.
• Experience in process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative designs for Clean Water pumping stations and control systems.
• Complete process calculations and ensure technical work meets standards.
• Liaise with engineers and manage design outputs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in water/wastewater process science/engineering

Postgraduate qualification such as CIWEM or relevant MSc

Job description

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Process Engineer.

Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Process Engineer to support and enhance our project delivery team.

What will you be doing as our new Process Engineer?

Provide designs which are innovative and deliver value for money whilst acting as a proactive problem-solver by applying engineering principles. Lead by reviewing the mandate and preparing a scope, methodology, programme and resource estimate for implementing the design stage of the project and design support during construction.

You will be embedded within the SPA delivery team and be responsible for a section of the design output. You will monitor workload and liaise with mechanical and electrical engineers, Design Leads and other disciplines. You will work alongside the Process Lead and be responsible for developing and understanding the system wide performance of the pipeline and non- infrastructure assets and how these designs will interact with the existing AWS systems.

Your role will include developing water quality design proposals, agreeing these with the Client and providing information to the production and delivery teams to take forward through key scheme gateways.

Key responsibilities:

• Process design of Clean Water pumping stations, dosing packages and control systems that achieve the goals of SPA in terms of customer, environment and efficiency; this will incorporate complex hydraulics and system control.

• Complete all process calculations to provide process datasheets or requirement specification on a per-project basis.

• Process calculations, hydraulics, unit processes, pump calculations, capacity calculations, water quality assessments, control philosophies, SCADA integration and system commissioning integration.

• Support the Process Discipline Head in the drive towards excellence in H&S, demonstrating applied knowledge & skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations, standards and accepted codes of practice.

• Ensure all technical work is undertaken to the correct standards & specifications.

• Be responsible for maintaining your own quality and consistency of all process engineering technical documents.

• Work with the relevant lead team members to ensure that all technical deliverables are properly checked and approved.

• Communicate effectively at all relevant levels to ensure that the need to deliver technical excellence is understood and implemented.

• Maintain close links with other Engineers & the Discipline Head to ensure smooth interfaces between disciplines, manage gaps/overlaps & share best practice.

• Liaise closely with Technical Managers within the programme area to provide technical guidance and explore opportunities for out-performance from technical innovation.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours....

• Educated to degree level in water/wastewater process science/engineering related subject.

• Have a relevant postgraduate qualification such as CIWEM or a relevant MSc.

• Member of a professional body

• Experience of process engineering

• The Process Engineer would benefit in having a Process/Mechanical D&B bias to support SPA's end to end lean project delivery resourcing ethos.

• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong IT skills, with a capability of proven problem solving.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins.

Together, we're combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working: We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.

• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. This role is predominantly site based.

• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you're passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water's journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.