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Senior Process Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East Sussex

Expire in: 8 hours

Job Description

Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater

East Sussex (Hybrid + Site Visits)
Up to £65,000 + benefits

Driving licence required

We are recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer on behalf of a leading client in the UK water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative wastewater process engineering team working on a variety of treatment projects while also supporting operational sites.

The Role

You will provide technical leadership on wastewater treatment projects, delivering process design outputs while also supporting operational performance across treatment sites. The role blends design, optimisation, commissioning, and strategic improvement work, giving engineers the chance to see their solutions implemented in real environments.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing process calculations, control philosophies, PFDs and P&IDs
Developing process specifications, compliance plans and commissioning documentation
Supporting site operations, optimisation and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment plants
Analysing operational data to improve asset performance and efficiency
Contributing to innovative process solutions and TOTEX efficiencies
Mentoring junior engineers and supporting wider team development 

You'll regularly visit sites (typically 2-3 per month) to support commissioning, performance improvements, and operational teams.

About You

We are looking for engineers with strong wastewater process knowledge and experience supporting UK water sector projects.

Essential experience:

Background in wastewater treatment
4-5+ years' experience in the water sector or consultancy
Experience in process design, operations support, or optimisation
Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar
Full UK driving licence 

Chartership or progress towards it is beneficial.

Why Apply?

Hands-on role with real operational impact - not just desk-based design
Strong training and development support
Opportunity to work closely with site teams and operators
Excellent team culture with very high retention
Supportive leadership focused on developing individual strengths
Option to speak with team members during the process to understand the culture 

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working - typically 1-2 days per week in the Falmer office
Regular site visits across the region (flexible depending on project needs) 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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