Senior Process Engineer - Industrial Wastewater Treatment
£50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance
Remote / Hybrid (UK) with regular site visits
Please note: applications can only be considered from candidates currently based in the UK who have the legal right to work in the UK.
We are seeking a technically capable Senior Process Engineer to support consultancy and project delivery across industrial effluent, municipal wastewater and sludge treatment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem solving, project management and client interaction across varied environmental engineering projects.
You will play a key role in delivering operational improvements, commissioning support and technical consultancy services, working closely with clients to optimise treatment performance, reduce risk and improve compliance.
The Role
You will provide practical and technical support across a range of wastewater and sludge treatment consultancy projects. The role combines office, site and occasional laboratory work, involving data interpretation, troubleshooting treatment processes and developing solutions tailored to complex industrial effluent challenges.
This position offers significant variety, autonomy and client exposure, making it ideal for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects and contribute to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering & Technical Support
Provide on-site and desk-based technical support across operational and commissioning projects
Analyse treatment performance and identify process optimisation opportunities
Interpret analytical data relating to wastewater chemistry, microbiology and treatment efficiency
Support troubleshooting of industrial effluent treatment systems
Contribute to development of technical reports and recommendations
Assist with commissioning activities to ensure plant performance meets required criteria
Project Management
Manage consultancy projects from proposal through to delivery
Produce technical proposals and scopes of work
Prepare RAMS and ensure safe project delivery
Manage resources, timelines, budgets and subcontractors
Maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycle
Coordinate project activities with internal teams and external stakeholders
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
Support development and continuous improvement of procedures and quality systems
Maintain strong adherence to H&S requirements including permits and site inductions
Assist with development of SOPs and technical documentation
Client Development
Build relationships with new and existing clients
Identify opportunities to support business growth through technical expertise
Present findings and technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders
Requirements
Essential Experience
Degree qualified (BSc or BEng minimum) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering or similar discipline
Experience working on industrial wastewater, effluent or sludge treatment projects
Strong understanding of wastewater chemistry, microbiology and treatment processes
Practical experience working on industrial or water utility sites
Experience managing technical or consultancy projects
Knowledge of site equipment including pumps, mixers, aeration systems and control philosophies
Experience preparing RAMS, SOPs and technical reports
Strong client-facing communication skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to travel to sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
Desirable
Experience supporting commissioning or optimisation of treatment plants
Experience working within environmental consultancy environments
Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within the UK water sector
Working Pattern & Benefits
Flexible working environment combining remote, site and office activities
Exposure to a wide range of industrial wastewater treatment challenges
High level of autonomy and technical responsibility
Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
Car allowance
Opportunity to influence technical solutions and project delivery approaches
Varied project portfolio across industrial and municipal sectors
Apply
If you are a Senior Process Engineer with experience in industrial wastewater or effluent treatment, and you enjoy delivering practical solutions to complex environmental challenges, we would welcome your application.
Apply now with your CV to be considered
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