Process Senior Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) at Galliford Try in England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

quality control

design compliance

technical problem‑solving

buildability design

discipline lead

innovation

Assist in ensuring procedural governance is adhered to.
Provide leadership, direction and encouragement to the design team.
Provide technical compliance and quality on design outputs. Default checker for design outputs to ensure technical assurance and quality control.
Working as part of the Design team to ensure scheme designs adhere to client specifications and standards.
Assist with pre-contract design activities.
Operate as discipline lead for a project.
Technical problem solving throughout the project life cycle (e.g. from concept design through to final construction support), moreover, to ensure that potential issues are identified, mitigated and or safely managed through technical governance and risk and opportunity management.
Provide lessons learnt on projects to the Design Team and Discipline Design Manager(s), covering good and bad to feedback to be promoted or avoided on future schemes.
Design for buildability, safe construction, and operation, working alongside project delivery peers.
Line Management of multi-disciplinary Design Engineers.
Developing and supporting staff to encourage them towards accreditation with professional bodies (e.g., ICE, IET, IMechE, IChemE).
Promoting innovation, value engineering and digital design.
Seek optimal solutions/efficient designs that balance capital and operational cost benefits.
Working as part of the Design team to ensure full compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
Take responsibility for personal development and enable and support the learning of others.

Requirements

engineering degree

chartered engineer

process calculations

p&ids

it skills

problem solving

Sharing and imparting knowledge to our teams, this is essential, as is the need to mentor and develop our expanding design team.
Competent with strong experience in checking & approving discipline design packages.
Competent at developing Process Control Philosophies and Process Commissioning Plans.
Competent at carrying out Process Calculations, Mass Balances, Heat Balances and Hydraulic Calculations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness and commitment to embrace innovations to assist the business.
Educated to Degree level in Engineering or other equivalent qualification.
Good negotiation and persuading skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
Attention to detail.
Competent in a contracting / consulting environment, with commercial awareness
Excellent Communication and Stakeholder management skills.
Excellent IT skills – with experience of using Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Cost / Performance management systems.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.
Knowledge of current H&S legislation and British Standards and experience in applying them across designs.
DSEAR experience desirable.
Preference for Chartered Member of a recognised professional Engineering body.
Competent at preparing Process Block Diagrams, PFDs and P&IDs.
HAZOP leadership experience desirable.
Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Benefits

Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
Enrolled into our car benefit scheme – which depending on the role includes company car or car allowance
Agile working policy (flexible home working arrangements)
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
A flexible attitude to work.
A wide range of corporate discounts
Comprehensive pension plan
Cycle to Work schemes
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£3.7 billion+

Order Book Value

After selling its housing arm in January 2020, the company rebuilt a significant order book, reflecting its strategic focus and growth.

£1.77 billion

Annual Revenue 2024

The company delivered £1.77 billion in revenue, showcasing its operational strength and market presence.

a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders.
now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks.
expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities.
delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure.
retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength.
has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

Culture + Values

Excellence
Passion
Integrity
Collaboration
Health and safety always prioritised – “nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely.”
Agile and smart working methods to enable people to reach their potential.
People‑oriented, progressive culture driven from top leadership.

Environment + Sustainability

62% CO₂e reduction

Carbon Emissions Reduction (2012–2020)

A significant reduction in carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and operational Scope 3) was achieved between 2012 and 2020.

93% electric cars

Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Fleet

Over 90% of the company's vehicle fleet consists of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable mobility.

100% renewable electricity

Clean Energy Target

The company aims to power its operations entirely with renewable electricity by the end of 2025.

16 activities mapped

Net Zero Route Map

A comprehensive plan addressing key activities contributing to carbon emissions has been published, including diesel use, vehicle emissions, and materials.

Net zero on Scope 1 and 2 operations by 2030; Scope 1, 2 and 3 across all activities by 2045.
Near-term emissions targets validated by SBTi (aligned to 1.5 °C).
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2.5% in 2023 vs 2022; diesel use down 9.1%, vehicle emissions down 6.9%.
65% Scope 1 and 2 reduction by 2021.
Zero construction waste to landfill by 2026.
Sub-133 g/km fleet average in 2011 down to 86 g/km in 2020.
PAS 2080:2023 certification achieved (carbon management).
CDP B grade for environmental performance maintained in 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

22.5% gender pay gap

Mean gender pay gap reduction

The mean gender pay gap has been reduced from 28.8% in 2020 to 22.5% in 2024.

74% employee engagement

Employee engagement score

Employee engagement levels are at 74%, exceeding the sector average of 66%.

55% senior leaders

Inclusive Leadership programme participation

55% of senior leaders have completed the Inclusive Leadership programme.

Appointed a dedicated Inclusion Lead and steering group (July 2023).
Pilot mentoring scheme for girls: ~50 students across 5 schools.
Awarded Leaders in Diversity (Highways business) and national FREDIE standards.

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Role

Description

quality control

design compliance

technical problem‑solving

buildability design

discipline lead

innovation

Assist in ensuring procedural governance is adhered to.
Provide leadership, direction and encouragement to the design team.
Provide technical compliance and quality on design outputs. Default checker for design outputs to ensure technical assurance and quality control.
Working as part of the Design team to ensure scheme designs adhere to client specifications and standards.
Assist with pre-contract design activities.
Operate as discipline lead for a project.
Technical problem solving throughout the project life cycle (e.g. from concept design through to final construction support), moreover, to ensure that potential issues are identified, mitigated and or safely managed through technical governance and risk and opportunity management.
Provide lessons learnt on projects to the Design Team and Discipline Design Manager(s), covering good and bad to feedback to be promoted or avoided on future schemes.
Design for buildability, safe construction, and operation, working alongside project delivery peers.
Line Management of multi-disciplinary Design Engineers.
Developing and supporting staff to encourage them towards accreditation with professional bodies (e.g., ICE, IET, IMechE, IChemE).
Promoting innovation, value engineering and digital design.
Seek optimal solutions/efficient designs that balance capital and operational cost benefits.
Working as part of the Design team to ensure full compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
Take responsibility for personal development and enable and support the learning of others.

Requirements

engineering degree

chartered engineer

process calculations

p&ids

it skills

problem solving

Sharing and imparting knowledge to our teams, this is essential, as is the need to mentor and develop our expanding design team.
Competent with strong experience in checking & approving discipline design packages.
Competent at developing Process Control Philosophies and Process Commissioning Plans.
Competent at carrying out Process Calculations, Mass Balances, Heat Balances and Hydraulic Calculations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness and commitment to embrace innovations to assist the business.
Educated to Degree level in Engineering or other equivalent qualification.
Good negotiation and persuading skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
Attention to detail.
Competent in a contracting / consulting environment, with commercial awareness
Excellent Communication and Stakeholder management skills.
Excellent IT skills – with experience of using Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Cost / Performance management systems.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.
Knowledge of current H&S legislation and British Standards and experience in applying them across designs.
DSEAR experience desirable.
Preference for Chartered Member of a recognised professional Engineering body.
Competent at preparing Process Block Diagrams, PFDs and P&IDs.
HAZOP leadership experience desirable.
Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Benefits

Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
Enrolled into our car benefit scheme – which depending on the role includes company car or car allowance
Agile working policy (flexible home working arrangements)
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
A flexible attitude to work.
A wide range of corporate discounts
Comprehensive pension plan
Cycle to Work schemes
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£3.7 billion+

Order Book Value

After selling its housing arm in January 2020, the company rebuilt a significant order book, reflecting its strategic focus and growth.

£1.77 billion

Annual Revenue 2024

The company delivered £1.77 billion in revenue, showcasing its operational strength and market presence.

a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders.
now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks.
expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities.
delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure.
retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength.
has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

Culture + Values

Excellence
Passion
Integrity
Collaboration
Health and safety always prioritised – “nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely.”
Agile and smart working methods to enable people to reach their potential.
People‑oriented, progressive culture driven from top leadership.

Environment + Sustainability

62% CO₂e reduction

Carbon Emissions Reduction (2012–2020)

A significant reduction in carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and operational Scope 3) was achieved between 2012 and 2020.

93% electric cars

Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Fleet

Over 90% of the company's vehicle fleet consists of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable mobility.

100% renewable electricity

Clean Energy Target

The company aims to power its operations entirely with renewable electricity by the end of 2025.

16 activities mapped

Net Zero Route Map

A comprehensive plan addressing key activities contributing to carbon emissions has been published, including diesel use, vehicle emissions, and materials.

Net zero on Scope 1 and 2 operations by 2030; Scope 1, 2 and 3 across all activities by 2045.
Near-term emissions targets validated by SBTi (aligned to 1.5 °C).
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2.5% in 2023 vs 2022; diesel use down 9.1%, vehicle emissions down 6.9%.
65% Scope 1 and 2 reduction by 2021.
Zero construction waste to landfill by 2026.
Sub-133 g/km fleet average in 2011 down to 86 g/km in 2020.
PAS 2080:2023 certification achieved (carbon management).
CDP B grade for environmental performance maintained in 2025.