Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer – Water / Wastewater

Salary / Contract Options

Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience and working arrangements

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Day Rate negotiable outside IR35

Working Arrangements

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Office or site based role

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Full time with flexible working arrangements

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Occasional site visits with travel expenses paid

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Working from home available on an occasional basis by prior agreement

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Hybrid working option of one to three days per week for a strong candidate

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to work on a wide range of projects across the UK regulated water industry. The role involves leading process design activities, developing technical solutions, and supporting the delivery of complex wastewater and clean water schemes.

Project Portfolio

Projects include, but are not limited to:

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UMON 3 and 4 upgrade schemes at sewage treatment works

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Design of new sewage treatment works and capacity increases at existing assets

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Non infrastructure clean water projects

Key Responsibilities

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Produce process design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

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Identify efficient and appropriate design solutions from project scopes and site visits and communicate these to clients and project teams

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Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior designers and graduate engineers

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Prepare design risk assessments, technical reports, and specifications

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Carry out mass balance, process sizing, and hydraulic calculations

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Prepare process flow diagrams, control philosophies, and commissioning strategies

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Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards

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Ensure all project design changes are fully implemented and formally recorded

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Undertake work in accordance with defined processes and procedures

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Estimate design hours required for delivery of design packages

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Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM meetings, and similar technical forums

Candidate Requirements

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Minimum of 10 years relevant design experience within the regulated UK water industry

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Strong experience and understanding of wastewater unit processes and treatment plant design

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Proven track record delivering process design for wastewater projects

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Degree, HND, or equivalent experience from technician level

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Good IT skills and experience using engineering design software and tools

Desirable

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Experience working on projects for regulated UK water companies

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Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership