Staff Drinking Water Process Engineer
Staff Drinking Water Process Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Staff Drinking Water Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across the planning, design and delivery of drinking water treatment and supply projects. This is an opportunity to influence high-quality engineering solutions that protect public health, improve asset performance and support resilient water services.
You will work with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and operational stakeholders to develop practical, compliant and cost-effective process solutions. The role will involve taking ownership of complex technical work, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the continual improvement of engineering standards, tools and methods.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and review of drinking water treatment process designs from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
- Prepare and oversee process calculations, mass balances, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications and technical reports.
- Assess treatment technologies, including clarification, filtration, disinfection, chemical dosing, sludge handling and residuals management.
- Interpret water quality data, identify treatment risks and recommend solutions that meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Provide technical input to project planning, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement and commissioning activities.
- Support site investigations, technical reviews, design assurance and resolution of construction or operational issues.
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating complex information clearly.
- Coach and mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the wider technical team.
About you
You will be a professionally qualified engineer, or working towards chartership, with a degree or equivalent qualification in chemical, civil, environmental or process engineering. You should have substantial experience in drinking water treatment, water infrastructure or a closely related regulated sector, together with a sound understanding of UK water quality legislation, industry guidance and health and safety requirements.
Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Experience with design standards, process modelling, technical assurance and project delivery would be advantageous. You will be organised, collaborative and confident in providing authoritative technical advice while managing competing priorities.
Staff Drinking Water Process Engineer
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