Senior/Principal Process Design Engineer

South Hanningfield
3 weeks ago
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We are looking for a Senior or Principal Process Engineer to join a leading client in the water industry. You will be responsible for leading process design activities, ensuring high-quality standards, and collaborating with other disciplines to deliver successful projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment, contributing to the success of our projects and the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and produce high-quality standard process design documents and drawings, including process calculations, P&IDs, PFDs, and Control Philosophy, while adhering to health & safety requirements and project specifications.
Ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements for each project.
Lead and coordinate process safety studies, ensuring that process safety is a critical aspect of the design.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, EICA, environmental) to create integrated and complete designs.
Support other disciplines in the development of design specifications and provide input on process and process safety elements.
Foster teamwork, trust, and synergy across the project team, serving as the main interface between disciplines.
Provide technical support to the delivery, commissioning, and management teams, identifying the most effective solutions to challenges.
Offer feedback to the Regional Discipline Lead and Design Manager on project progress and performance.
Optimize design efficiency, considering costs related to design time, materials, and installation, while minimizing impacts on other disciplines.
Assist the Design Manager in managing deliverables at various design stages.
Mentor and support graduate engineers during their development program.
Maintain accurate records and files throughout the contract duration.
Promote a customer-focused culture within the team, ensuring customer satisfaction is prioritized.
Ensure all designs fully comply with health and safety regulations and standards.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Knowledge of process design for clean water, wastewater, re-use, and/or sludge treatment, with experience from other industries being highly valued.
Proven experience in developing process calculations, such as mass balance, energy balance, and hydraulic calculations.
Ability to think critically and solve problems under pressure.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet project deadlines and milestones.
Excellent communication skills, both within the project team and externally.
Ability to rationalize and optimize designs for cost-effectiveness.
Strong team-working skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across various disciplines.
What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role. 

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