Senior/Principal Process Engineer

This role is for one of the biggest water and civil services consultancies, they are currently looking for an experienced Senior/Principal Process Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis to support the delivery of numerous projects all across the UK and internationally. Our Client's Infrastructure division is currently seeking a number of Process Engineers to become part of their expanding team. They are looking for a range of experience levels, across both Clean Water and Wastewater. The roles are to be based in the south east region, including their Epsom office.  

Some of the main responsibilities for this role include:  

- Plant and process reviews, assessments, route-cause analysis, apply cutting-edge evaluation techniques.  

- Supporting plant operation, optimisation and troubleshooting.  

- Feasibility, outline and detailed process design, including mass, heat and energy balances, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic design, design risk assessments, control philosophies, commissioning strategies, cost and programme estimations, plant and equipment specifications, supplier tender evaluation.  

- Working with and developing digital design tools such as water quality analysis, unit process sizing, process performance metrics, hydraulic calculations and other automated design tools.  

- Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.  

- Liaison with clients within the UK and worldwide.  

- Support and/or lead bids, fee proposals or offers of service; development of activity schedules/work plans.  

- Understanding of HAZOP, DSEAR, CDM, WIMES, British and European Standards and other statutory, regulatory and non-regulatory provisions and guidance.  

- Development of standard and bespoke design solutions over the entire water industry spectrum.  

- Meet and exceed quality, programme, budgetary and H&S requirements on projects.  

- Preparing technical papers and presentations for conferences, colleagues and clients.  

- Undertake research and development projects, manage sampling and analysis programmes as required.  

- Contributing to new innovative ideas/ making suggestions for innovation.  

- Opportunity to present your project work at company meetings or at conferences.

- Degree-qualified with a chemical / process engineering background with Chartered membership of a recognised professional institution.  

- Typically, 8+ years’ experience in the water and/or wastewater engineering sector.  

- A Blend of leadership and technical expertise with hands-on understanding of water and wastewater treatment technologies; previous design and/or commissioning experience.  

- A proven ability to manage and mentor teams and/or individuals and/or projects, potentially split across disciplines and locations.  

- A developing external profile and reputation; a desire and willingness to raise the profile of oneself and the Company.  

- Willingness to contribute to and develop their technical knowledge networks.  

They are looking to appoint process engineers with a variety of experiences. Some examples include:  

- Experience with membrane treatment (U/F, N/F and RO Desalination) technologies.  

- Nitrate, iron and manganese removal processes.  

- Development and implementation of new and emerging technologies and techniques.  

- Low carbon footprint designs, with a view to improving their clients’ system sustainability.  

- DSEAR, HAZOP lead, Functional safety.  

- Design or O&M of biosolids plants.  

- Digital twins.  

- Ability to lead bids; Project Management experience would be an advantage.