Job summary

My Client is recruiting for a Associate Process Engineer/Associate Director - Clean Water

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Associate Process Engineer/Associate Director - Clean Water

Location - Flexible Birmingham, London, Bristol, Warrington

We are looking to appoint a process engineering leader with a range of experience. Some examples include:

• Drinking water treatment technologies and principles.
• Experience with membrane technologies.
• Nitrate, organics, iron and manganese removal processes.
• Development and implementation of new and emerging technologies and techniques.
• Low carbon footprint designs, supporting our clients' journey to net zero.
• DSEAR, HAZOP and Functional safety.
• Digital design and implementing digital twins.
• Ability to lead bids; Project Management experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities (will vary depending on project and client):

• Technical leadership, strategy formulation and development.
• Development of strong networks with clients and regulators within the UK and worldwide, being a focal point and being able to communicate at all levels.
• Feasibility, outline and detailed process design, including mass, heat and energy balances, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic design, design risk assessments, control philosophies, commissioning strategies, cost and programme estimations, plant and equipment specifications, supplier tender evaluation,
• Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Support and/or lead bids, fee proposals or offers of service; development of activity schedules/work plans.
• Understanding of HAZOP, DSEAR, CDM, WIMES, British and European Standards and other statutory, regulatory and non-regulatory provisions and guidance.
• Development of standard and bespoke design solutions for the water industry and beyond.
• Meet and exceed quality, programme, budgetary and H&S requirements on projects.
• Preparing technical papers and presentations for conferences, colleagues and clients.
• Support and/or deliver technical and 'expert witness' investigations and appraisals.
• Ownership of specific skill areas or activities within our technical knowledge networks; contributing to technical network activities, to broaden your and our skills, experience and technical reputation.
• Supporting, mentoring and guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Working with and developing design tools such as water quality analysis, unit process sizing, process performance metrics, hydraulic calculations and other automated design tools.
• Develop and guide research and development projects for Clients.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level with a process engineering bias; chartered Member/Fellow of a recognised professional institution.
• A well-developed external profile and reputation; a desire and willingness to raise the profile of oneself and the Company.
• Ability to provide a customer-focussed service with a clear understanding of the water sector regulatory framework and strategic business planning.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor teams and/or individuals and/or projects, potentially split across disciplines, locations and stakeholders.
• Extensive experience within the municipal water engineering sector.
• In-depth understanding of water treatment technologies; an interest in developing and/or exploiting new and emerging technologies and techniques.
• A well-developed understanding of the design process.
• Ability to complete assignments on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Computer-literate and able to work effectively work with the basic Microsoft suite of programmes as a minimum.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop our technical knowledge networks.