We’re on the lookout for a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in clean water treatment to lead the design and optimisation of critical infrastructure projects. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a role that blends technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking.
This is a long term outside IR35 contract position with flexibility for hybrid working.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and appraise cutting-edge process design solutions
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Delivering expert technical support across complex capital projects, from concept through commissioning
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Producing key project documents including scopes of work, design drawings, CDM documents, and job packs
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Preparing and reviewing process design calculations, and evaluating contractor inputs
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Assessing Whole Life Costs and TOTEX options to inform design and investment decisions
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Developing asset performance guarantees and risk-assessed, value-driven solutions
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Supporting commissioning of schemes and ensuring seamless integration of new assets
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Liaising with stakeholders to progress approvals and maintain project momentum
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Driving innovation in process optimisation and evaluating new technologies
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Mentoring junior engineers and promoting a culture of continuous development and chartership
What We’re Looking For:
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Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific/engineering field
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Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartered status
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Minimum 5 years' experience in process engineering, with a strong focus on clean water treatment
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In-depth knowledge of clean water processes and awareness of wider environmental or utility sectors
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Recognised for technical excellence and industry leadership
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Proficient in CDM 2015 and familiar with NEC contract application
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Skilled communicator who can influence and collaborate at a senior level
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Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
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Demonstrated ability to manage time, budgets, and competing priorities
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Strong understanding of industry regulations, standards, and specifications
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Experience in budget management and cross-functional project leadership
Only those with proof of right to work will be considered