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Senior Process Engineer - Water Sector

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Senior Process Engineer - Industrial Wastewater Treatment
 £50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance
 Remote / Hybrid (UK) with regular site visits

We are seeking a technically capable Senior Process Engineer to support consultancy and project delivery across industrial effluent, municipal wastewater and sludge treatment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem solving, project management and client interaction across varied environmental engineering projects.

You will play a key role in delivering operational improvements, commissioning support and technical consultancy services, working closely with clients to optimise treatment performance, reduce risk and improve compliance.

The Role

You will provide practical and technical support across a range of wastewater and sludge treatment consultancy projects. The role combines office, site and occasional laboratory work, involving data interpretation, troubleshooting treatment processes and developing solutions tailored to complex industrial effluent challenges. 
This position offers significant variety, autonomy and client exposure, making it ideal for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects and contribute to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Technical Support

Provide on-site and desk-based technical support across operational and commissioning projects
Analyse treatment performance and identify process optimisation opportunities
Interpret analytical data relating to wastewater chemistry, microbiology and treatment efficiency
Support troubleshooting of industrial effluent treatment systems
Contribute to development of technical reports and recommendations
Assist with commissioning activities to ensure plant performance meets required criteria

Project Management

Manage consultancy projects from proposal through to delivery
Produce technical proposals and scopes of work
Prepare RAMS and ensure safe project delivery
Manage resources, timelines, budgets and subcontractors
Maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycle
Coordinate project activities with internal teams and external stakeholders

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

Support development and continuous improvement of procedures and quality systems
Maintain strong adherence to H&S requirements including permits and site inductions
Assist with development of SOPs and technical documentation

Client Development

Build relationships with new and existing clients
Identify opportunities to support business growth through technical expertise
Present findings and technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders

Requirements

Essential Experience

Degree qualified (BSc or BEng minimum) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering or similar discipline
Experience working on industrial wastewater, effluent or sludge treatment projects
Strong understanding of wastewater chemistry, microbiology and treatment processes
Practical experience working on industrial or water utility sites
Experience managing technical or consultancy projects
Knowledge of site equipment including pumps, mixers, aeration systems and control philosophies
Experience preparing RAMS, SOPs and technical reports
Strong client-facing communication skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to travel to sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays

Desirable

Experience supporting commissioning or optimisation of treatment plants
Experience working within environmental consultancy environments
Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within the UK water sector

Working Pattern & Benefits

Flexible working environment combining remote, site and office activities
Exposure to a wide range of industrial wastewater treatment challenges
High level of autonomy and technical responsibility
Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
Car allowance
Opportunity to influence technical solutions and project delivery approaches
Varied project portfolio across industrial and municipal sectors

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If you are a Senior Process Engineer with experience in industrial wastewater or effluent treatment, and you enjoy delivering practical solutions to complex environmental challenges, we would welcome your application. 
Apply now with your CV to be considered

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