Lead Process Engineer in PE1

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering clean water infrastructure projects. You will develop and deliver process engineering solutions focused on optimised asset performance, standardised design, and compliance with industry engineering standards.\n\nThis is a long term contract, outside ir35. \n\nIn this role, you will be responsible for the process design of clean water pumping stations, chemical dosing systems, and associated control systems. This includes hydraulic analysis, process calculations, equipment selection, and development of control philosophies.

You will also contribute to SCADA integration, commissioning support, and technical evaluation of supplier proposals.\n\nA strong focus of the role is ensuring safe-by-design principles are embedded across all work, including participation in HAZOP, LOPA, and DSEAR studies, in line with CDM regulations and industry best practice.\n\nYou will play a key part in delivering high-quality engineering outputs, maintaining technical assurance, and ensuring alignment with project standards and governance. The role also requires collaboration across design, modelling, control strategy, and commissioning teams to ensure coordinated delivery and effective problem solving.\n\nRequirements:\n\nDegree (or equivalent experience) in water, wastewater, or process engineering discipline\nExperience in process engineering within water treatment and/or control systems\nStrong technical understanding of hydraulics and process design\nAbility to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams\nStrong communication and problem-solving skills\nDesirable:\n\nPostgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc or CIWEM)\nProfessional body membership\nExperience with SCADA and commissioning integration\nStrong IT skills\nOnly those with right to work in the UK should apply for this role