Process Engineer – water and wastewater projects
Responsibilities
* Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
* Lead development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies.
* Analyse site performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation measures.
* Challenge process selection and delivery effectiveness to provide the best value solutions.
* Identify opportunities for innovation that align with whole-life cost and net‑zero drivers.
* Produce and review technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, and evaluate supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
* Apply and contribute to design standards with a good knowledge of client and industry standards.
* Challenge client specifications appropriately and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
* Improve delivery processes, including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
* Act as a technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews for projects across teams.
* Manage interfaces and integration of the design with other disciplines and produce documentation.
* Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions.
* Supervise and mentor graduates and engineers, assisting them to develop knowledge and skills.
* Engage positively with clients, manage relationships and adopt a one‑team approach to support their aims.
* Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability and integration within existing systems.
Candidate Specification
* Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering degree (or related field).
* Working towards Chartered or Incorporated membership of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
* Experience with water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, including process design for wastewater projects.
* Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member is advantageous.
Benefits
Financial wellbeing
* MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Annual bonus schemes shared with all employees.
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and wellbeing
* Minimum 33 days holiday each year (inclusive of public holidays) with flexible options to buy, sell or carry over leave.
* Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
* Support for flexible working arrangements to balance work and personal responsibilities.
* Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parental communities.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
* Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and option for shared parental leave.
* Up to two paid additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
* Structured development schemes to support progression towards professional chartership.
* Fast‑tracked chartership reviews from day one, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.
Note: No sponsorship is offered for the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes are welcome to apply.
MMott MacDonald is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are committed to ensuring inclusive recruitment practices.
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