Senior Process Engineer

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer in the Water Sector.

Key skills required for this role

• Water

Important

• Water Sector Experience

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, providing construction/commissioning support during delivery. This role offers opportunities to develop technical and management skills, grow your professional network, and advance your career.

As 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, ensuring compliance 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, identify risks impacting project delivery, and develop mitigation strategies.
5. Challenge process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure value for money for United Utilities.
6. Support the development of other process engineers, coaching and mentoring junior engineers, and resource allocation.
7. Challenge client specifications appropriately and present solutions to complex problems.
8. Seek input from engineers, specialists, clients, and project teams to improve understanding and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering degree, preferably chartered.
2. Experience with water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plants, including process design for wastewater projects.
3. Experience with HAZOP studies as chair or team member is advantageous.