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1 month ago
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What Are We Looking For?

Our Asset Management & Technical Services business platform is expanding their in-house design team and are currently looking for a Senior Process Design Engineer to them on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing process design input, formulating and developing designs for clients, and providing direction and technical guidance to the team.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

Initial project scoping visit and preparation of project scope reports.

Process calculations and process unit sizing.

Preparation of P&IDs.

Ensure that project design checking, validation and approval procedures are followed including any Client technical governance requirements

Preparation of Process Control Philosophies. 

Consider all project design development activities including multi-disciplinary interface reviews, ensuring compliance with Client specifications and current regulatory standards

Leading design meetings, including but not limited to HAZOPs.

Act as a Design Lead for specific projects.

Specifying temporary treatment requirements to ensure no consent breaches occur during construction activities.

Respond to engineering queries raised during the project construction stage.

What Do You Need?

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge both in the design and operation of water and wastewater projects (or similar). Ideally you will be able to demonstrate prior experience of problem-solving abilities to meet client specific requirements.

Demonstrable experience in process engineering or a similar industry environment.

Process design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater is highly desirable.

Ability to work alone or supervise a team.

Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.

Experience of plant commissioning and/or plant operation is preferrable.

Some knowledge of strategic planning and risk management processes.

Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.              

Industry-leading salary based on your experience.

A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.

Private Healthcare (Personal).

Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now

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