Senior Process Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Process Engineer you lead process design for water and wastewater infrastructure across design, construction and handover, guiding teams and assuring technical quality. You’ll work in multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver practical, safe, and cost-aware solutions while proactively identifying process risks and opportunities. The role offers development, leadership, and the chance to advance toward chartership within a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and client outcomes. You’ll be helping to shape efficient, whole-life projects for Northumbrian Water and other clients.

Pay / Benefits

• MMB pension contributions match 4.5%–7%
• annual bonus schemes
• subscription costs for professional institutions
• life assurance / private medical / critical illness insurance
• 33 days holiday with flexible benefits (buy/sell/carry)
• flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process design deliverables (process models, mass balances, control philosophies)
• Provide technical assurance on process designs and ensure compliance with standards
• Identify innovation opportunities to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams for practical solutions
• Engage with clients and support a one-team approach to client aims
• Develop and mentor process engineers, guiding project staffing and development

Key requirements

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or related field
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution or equivalent experience
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders
• Methodical problem-solving approach
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel across operational region

• communication
• teamworking
• mentoring
• water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant design
• HAZOP experience (chair or team member)
• process design for wastewater projects

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