Location
Glasgow (with options for Belfast, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices)

Hours
Hybrid working with 3 days per week office/site based

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Shape the future of our cities and environments by joining AtkinsRéalis as a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You will be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting-edge, iconic projects to leading UK water market clients including United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, and Northern Ireland Water. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills on small to complex multi-disciplinary projects involving conventional and advanced waste water treatment technologies.

Key responsibilities include coordinating or managing a team of Process Engineers, producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports and process calculations, working independently with minimal guidance, and providing mentorship to junior colleagues. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, support bid proposals, and ensure adherence to quality assurance and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. This role also offers opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both in the UK and internationally, contributing to transformational infrastructure programmes.

Experience
- Proven experience leading or managing Process Engineering design delivery teams within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.
- Strong knowledge and design experience in waste water treatment processes including preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, sludge treatment, and integrated principles such as emissions, odour, carbon and energy management.
- Practical understanding of current design codes, standards, CDM Regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), capital and operational cost considerations, risk assessments, and whole life carbon assessments.
- Experience delivering projects compliant with UK safety and environmental regulations.
- Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems with minimal guidance.

About you
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, preferably IChemE or CIWEM.
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (Environmental, Water, Waste Water Engineering, etc.).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly within diverse teams.
- Proactive, highly motivated, and collaborative with a passion for driving teamwork and sharing success.
- Versatile and innovative thinker with a broad perspective on design challenges.

Qualifications
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IChemE or CIWEM preferred).
- Relevant degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.

If you meet some but not all criteria, we encourage you to apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant skills.