Senior Process Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you drive the process design for water and wastewater projects from outline to detailed design, with delivery across a UK-focused team. You’ll provide technical assurance to ensure designs meet standards and best practices, while identifying opportunities to improve whole-life cost and sustainability. You’ll work closely with commercial, operational, and construction colleagues to develop practical, safe solutions and support client aims. This position offers growth, mentoring opportunities, and long-term career progression within a leading joint venture. You will contribute to projects that protect communities and water resources, leveraging innovation and collaboration to make

Pay / Benefits

  • MMB pension matching 4.5–7%
  • annual bonus schemes
  • subscription costs for professional institutions
  • 33 days holiday including public holidays
  • Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness
  • flexible working options

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of process design deliverables (process models, mass balances, control philosophies)
  • Provide technical assurance of process designs and ensure compliance with standards
  • Identify opportunities for innovation to meet life-cycle cost and net-zero goals
  • Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical, and safe solutions
  • Engage with clients and adopt a one-team approach to support their aims
  • Support development of the process engineering team through coaching and resource planning

Key requirements

  • Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, or related field
  • Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
  • Effective communication with team members and stakeholders
  • Methodical problem-solving approach
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
  • Water/wastewater experience
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Process design
  • Process models
  • Mass balances

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Posted: September 30th, 2026