Job Description

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer in the Water Sector. Location - Manchester with Hybrid working.

This role is for a Process Engineer in the design and build unit of a global engineering consultancy. We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Process Engineer to support us in delivering work within our United Utilities framework based in the North West.

Supporting United Utilities to deliver £3bn worth of upgrades to critical infrastructure assets, including water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, and reservoirs during the AMP8 period.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be accountable for the process design of a programme of wastewater non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design stages and offer construction/commissioning support during delivery. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical and management skills, grow your professional network, and provide excellent long-term potential to advance your career.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will:

1. Lead development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies.
2. Provide technical assurance of process designs undertaken by others and ensure the design complies with United Utilities standards and industry best practices.
3. Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers.
4. Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery. Develop mitigation strategies to avoid negative impacts or exploit opportunities.
5. Challenge the process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure we always offer United Utilities the best value solutions.
6. Support the development of other process engineers, coaching and mentoring junior engineers to develop their skills and identifying the correct resource for the projects.
7. Be able to appropriately challenge client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
8. Actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client, and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering related degree, preferably Chartered.
• Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plants, with experience of delivering process design for wastewater projects.
• Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous.