Principal Process Engineer – Water/Wastewater
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Start Date: May / June 2025
Join a Global Engineering Leader Delivering a Landmark £100 Million Water Sector Project
Our client, a global engineering consultancy, has secured a major £100 million programme within the UK water sector. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer with a background in wastewater treatment to support delivery of innovative and sustainable infrastructure projects.
This is a hybrid role based out of Sheffield, offering the opportunity to be involved in technically complex, multidisciplinary projects that make a real impact on communities and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the technical delivery of wastewater and clean water projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets, and schedules.
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Produce, review, verify, and approve key process documents, including:
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Process design calculations
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Process flow diagrams (PFDs)
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Equipment specifications
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Process control philosophies
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Performance reports and schematics
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Provide process optimisation and technical advisory services for new and existing treatment facilities and pumping stations.
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Act as Process Design Lead on assigned projects, using and developing modern digital design tools and methodologies.
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Collaborate with laboratories and software teams to develop advanced process and data optimisation tools.
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Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, and structural engineering teams.
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Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships within delivery alliances.
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Ensure compliance with technical, safety, quality, legislative, and environmental standards.
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Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
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Contribute to knowledge sharing and the implementation of innovative process approaches.
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Promote the Process team’s capabilities both internally and to external partners and stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
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In-depth technical experience delivering complex water and wastewater process engineering projects.
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Proficiency in digital design methodologies and project delivery tools.
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Proven leadership ability in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Experience in both design and construction stages of water sector projects.
Qualifications
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Preferably degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline (postgraduate qualifications are an advantage).
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Chartered, or actively working towards chartership (IChemE, CIWEM, or equivalent).
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Membership in a relevant professional institution or close to application.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven process engineer to play a key role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant water infrastructure initiatives. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team working to reshape how the industry delivers sustainable solutions.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.