Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole-life cost and net-zero drivers.
Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery. Develop mitigation to avoid negative impacts or exploit opportunities.
Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards. Lead development of process design process deliverables such as process models, mass balances, control philosophies.
Managing the interfaces and integration of the design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation.
Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems.
Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
Challenge the process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure we always offer our clients the best value solutions.
Requirements
chartered
chemical engineering
hazop
wastewater
design standards
collaboration
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience
Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and industry standards.
Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering related degree, or related field
Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous
Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.
Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience of delivering process design for wastewater projects.
Benefits
Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities
We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered.
applications from candidates with alternative uk immigration routes that do not require sponsorship are welcomed.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£500m Revenues
Annual Revenue
The company contributes significantly to the wider group's annual revenue, exceeding £500 million.
£800k Daily Work
Daily Output
The company handles over £800,000 of work daily, showcasing its operational scale.
15 Years Collaboration
Longstanding Partnership
The company maintained a 15-year collaboration before joining the Mott MacDonald Group in 2014.
Eight Companies
Major Clients
The company delivers high-volume capital programmes for eight major UK water companies.
Adopts advanced technology like AI-powered 360° reality capture (OpenSpace) for site efficiency.
Grew from its first Yorkshire Water AMP3 project into a national water-sector delivery partner.
Handles full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, construction and commissioning of water infrastructure.
Keeps a tight-knit, co‑located delivery model to foster collaboration with clients and supply chains.
Culture + Values
We are trusted to deliver excellence, with integrity and collaboration.
We are passionate about delivering for our clients, working to create a positive impact for the communities we serve.
We value the strength of diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of our work.
We embrace innovation, continuously seeking better ways of delivering solutions.
We are committed to safety, ensuring we protect the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve.
We aim to work in partnership with clients and stakeholders to create sustainable, future-ready solutions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
The company is dedicated to achieving net zero emissions by this year as part of its long-term sustainability goals.
Focused on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in projects.
Embraces circular economy principles, including minimizing waste and promoting reuse and recycling.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions are central to design and delivery processes.
Aims to be a leader in sustainable design, delivering projects with long-term, positive environmental impacts.
Inclusion & Diversity
Offers equality of opportunity for all employees.
Supports women in engineering with initiatives to increase female representation.
Leadership roles are held by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Recruitment and development practices focus on attracting and nurturing talent from underrepresented groups in engineering and construction.