Overview
Role: Senior Process Engineer
Location: London/Kent/Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £55 - £65 p/h inside IR35 - Depending on experience and level
Duration: 12 months+
Industry: AMP8 clean water Treatment
Positions: 4
Role
Senior Process Engineer — responsible for leading and coordinating process design from concept through to detailed design, acting as a key technical point of contact for clients, contributing to multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring successful delivery of projects in line with regulatory and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead process design for water treatment works across feasibility, outline, and detailed design phases.
* Produce and review core design deliverables such as:
o Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
o P&IDs
o Mass and energy balances
o Process calculations and sizing
o Design Basis Reports (DBRs)
o Control philosophies
* Oversee compliance with client specifications, regulatory frameworks, and industry codes (e.g., WIMES).
* Coordinate with civil engineering teams to ensure integrated design delivery.
* Contribute to design reviews, HAZOP workshops, and technical risk assessments.
* Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, and commercial documentation.
* Provide mentoring and guidance to graduate and junior engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practice.
Candidate Profile
* Degree-qualified in Chemical or Process Engineering (essential).
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IChemE or working towards Chartership.
* 7 years' + experience in the design of clean water treatment projects.
* Proven ability to produce and manage full sets of process design documentation.
* Strong technical knowledge of biological, chemical, and sludge treatment processes.
* Experience working within UK water frameworks (AMP cycles) desirable.
* Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
* Familiarity with WIMES and Sewers for Adoption.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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