Description

The role is for a Lead Process Engineer who will provide innovative, value‑for‑money designs and act as a proactive problem‑solver by applying engineering principles. Responsibilities include reviewing the project mandate, preparing scope, methodology, programme and resource estimates for the design stage, and supporting design during construction. The engineer will be embedded within the SPA delivery team and accountable for a defined section of design output.

You will monitor workload and liaise with mechanical and electrical engineers, design leads and other disciplines, working alongside other Process Leads to understand system‑wide performance of pipelines and non‑infrastructure assets. The position involves developing water‑quality design proposals, agreeing them with the client and supplying information to production and delivery teams for progression through key scheme gateways. Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills are essential. The role also requires maintaining close links with other engineers and the Discipline Head to manage interfaces and share best practice.

• Process design of clean water pumping stations, dosing packages and control systems, incorporating complex hydraulics and system control
• Complete all process calculations to provide process datasheets or requirement specifications per project
• Perform process calculations, hydraulics, unit processes, pump calculations, capacity calculations, water quality assessments, control philosophies, SCADA integration and system commissioning integration
• Support the Process Discipline Head in H&S excellence, ensuring safe designs per CDM Regulations, standards and codes of practice
• Ensure all technical work meets correct standards and specifications
• Maintain quality and consistency of all process engineering technical documents
• Collaborate with lead team members to ensure technical deliverables are checked and approved
• Communicate effectively at all levels to promote technical excellence
• Maintain close links with other engineers and the Discipline Head to manage interfaces, gaps, overlaps and share best practice
• Liaise with Technical Managers to provide guidance and explore opportunities for out-performance through technical innovation

Requirements

Candidates should hold a degree in water or wastewater process science/engineering and preferably a relevant postgraduate qualification such as a CIWEM or MSc. Membership of a professional body, experience in process engineering and a bias toward process/mechanical design‑and‑build are desirable. Excellent IT skills and proven problem‑solving ability are also required.

Benefits

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. The company promotes an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Flexible, agile working arrangements are supported to meet both employee and business needs.

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest‑free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance