Wastewater Process Engineer - Senior to Associate Grade

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wastewater Process Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging water projects across the UK and abroad, contributing from feasibility to detailed design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and guide junior staff, all while making a positive impact on community benefits. If you are passionate about process engineering and looking to shape a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity to join a global leader in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional registration as CEng or working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Produce process design deliverables for water projects.
• Support project managers and engage with clients.
• Guide and supervise junior staff in technical aspects.

Skills

Process Engineering Design

Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Technical Report Writing

Time Management

Client Engagement

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering Degree

Environmental Engineering Degree

Job description

Wastewater Process Engineer - Senior to Associate Grade

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Job Description

What if you could do the work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do your best work. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

About Your Role
As the demand for our expertise grows, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced (Senior to Associate Director) Waste Water Process Engineer to join our Water Engineering teams in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, or Glasgow. You will work within multidisciplinary project teams, delivering process engineering design on challenging water projects, including wastewater and water reuse projects across the UK and overseas. Your role involves contributing from feasibility to detailed design, procurement, and construction review.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce process design deliverables: optioneering studies, process calculations, mass balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation drawings, basis of design reports, etc.
• Undertake outline or detailed process engineering design
• Attend site visits for data collection and meetings with site operators
• Provide technical input during procurement
• Support project managers in client discussions
• Liaise with technology providers and vendors
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, SWIFT sessions
• Guide and supervise junior staff technically
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure integrated design
• Contribute to proposals, scope, schedules, and budgets
• Engage with clients to meet their needs

Qualifications

• A Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree or MSc (or equivalent)
• Professional registration as CEng or working towards Chartership within 12 months

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in process engineering design for infrastructure projects, including leading roles
• Experience in the municipal water industry
• Ability to prepare and review technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, P&IDs, etc.
• Experience with wastewater treatment solutions and advanced biological treatments
• Understanding of circular economy, Zero Liquid Discharge, and emerging treatments
• Consultancy or relevant industry experience as a Process Engineer
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong technical report writing and verbal presentation skills
• Effective communicator, capable of engaging with colleagues, clients, and contractors
• Self-motivated with proactive working style
• Experience leading multidisciplinary meetings and representing the organization externally
• Ability to work accurately, flexibly, and within project constraints
• Willingness to travel for site visits and assessments

Don't meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we will assess how your experience aligns with this role and others.

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