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Senior Process Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Egis Group
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
£50,000 - £70,000/Year
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Description

Location
Bristol (Hybrid working available)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The UK water sector is entering a period of unprecedented investment and transformation. Egis is rapidly expanding its Water Business in the UK and building a high-performing Process Engineering team to help shape this next chapter. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in delivering major water and wastewater programmes across the UK municipal and industrial sectors. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to technically robust, sustainable and innovative treatment solutions on nationally significant projects. This is a rare opportunity to join at a key stage of Egis’ UK growth journey, helping to establish, shape and expand a process engineering capability built on global infrastructure expertise and a long-term commitment to the sector.

Key Responsibilities
Lead defined process design tasks or work packages across feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline and detailed design. Prepare, check and coordinate process deliverables including calculations, mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, basis of design reports, specifications, datasheets and schedules. Take ownership of assigned process packages, managing technical quality, interfaces, scope, budget, programme and change. Lead site surveys, data reviews, process capacity assessments and technical discussions with clients, operators, suppliers and contractors. Develop treatment process options and support selection of efficient, robust and operable solutions. Coordinate process interfaces with Mechanical, EICA, civil/structural, architectural, MEP and construction teams. Support HAZOP, SWIFT, DSEAR, HAC/HAP, CDM/safety-by-design reviews, commissioning strategies and performance testing. Apply process modelling, simulation, spreadsheets and data analysis to improve design quality and support evidence-based decisions. Review supplier/contractor submissions, respond to technical queries and support construction, commissioning and handover where required. Mentor Engineers and Graduates and contribute to process standards, templates and delivery improvements.

About Egis
Egis is a global leader in green infrastructure, delivering intelligent, sustainable infrastructure to address climate challenges and strengthen community resilience. With over 23,500 experts across 70+ countries, Egis is recognised for excellence in HR practices and is committed to sustainability and long-term community impact. The company offers a highly competitive reward package, hybrid and flexible working, 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development, chartership support and global mobility within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Requirements

Experience
- Minimum 6+ years relevant process design experience in water, wastewater and/or biosolids/sludge treatment design.
- Proven ability to deliver process design packages within multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong practical experience preparing and checking process calculations, mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, basis of design reports, specifications and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of UK water industry standards, CDM 2015, process safety, safety-by-design and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Experience using process modelling/simulation, advanced spreadsheets or data-led design methods.
- Good commercial awareness with ability to deliver to agreed scope, budget and programme.
- Strong communication skills including leading technical discussions and presenting recommendations clearly.

About you
- Chartered Engineer status or significant CEng-level experience while actively progressing towards chartership.
- Ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
- Practical experience with BioWin, SUMO, Dynamizu or similar water/wastewater process simulation packages is desirable.
- Experience with AMP8, WINEP, SROs, D&B, framework, alliance or major capital delivery environments is advantageous.
- Knowledge of nutrient removal, sludge/bioresources, water reuse, process optimisation, chemical dosing, energy recovery, advanced treatment or low-carbon design is a plus.
- Experience supporting commissioning, performance testing, HAZOPs, SWIFT reviews or technical assurance reviews.
- Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications
BEng/MEng or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or closely related discipline.

Expiry date: 11/10/2026
Senior Process Engineer - Water / Wastewater
Company:
Egis Group
Salary:
£50,000 - £70,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Bristol