AtkinsRéalis
Principal Waste Water Process Engineer
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Shape the Future of our Cities and Environments
Are you a Waste Water Process Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects?
Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Waste Water Process Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting-edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients—such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, as well as other regional water authorities.
About the Role
As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects—both domestically and internationally.
You’ll be united by an unwavering commitment to being the best version of each other in a workplace where every voice matters and collaboration is never mere lip service. At AtkinsRéalis, we thrive on diversity, innovation, and being part of a team at every level.
We support hybrid working, which involves 3 days per week being office or site-based. This position is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle offices.
Your Role
The role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, expertise, and problem-solving skills while providing career growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Waste Water Process Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate will:
- Coordinate or manage a team of Process Engineers for delivery of technical design work on small to complex multi-disciplinary projects, adhering to national and project-specific design codes and standards, ensuring high-quality design across all aspects of wastewater treatment processes—from conventional to advanced technologies.
- Produce and review key technical deliverables such as design reports, process calculations, and process control philosophies.
- Work independently with minimal oversight, exercising technical judgment to solve complex challenges and providing guidance to junior team members.
- Contribute technical expertise to project design deliverables, supporting the project management team in meeting time and budget constraints, while ensuring alignment with key project milestones.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including internal and external clients, operational staff, and multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering strong relationships with both internal AtkinsRéalis teams and external stakeholders as required.
- Mentor less experienced colleagues and help grow the Process Engineering capabilities within the team.
- Provide technical support for bid proposals.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Enforce quality assurance standards, ensuring thorough reviews of your own work and that of others.
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About You
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, versatile individual demonstrating the following key skills and attributes:
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Qualifications:
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, preferably IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) or CIWEM (Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management) membership.
- A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g., Environmental, Water or Wastewater Engineering).
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Experience & Knowledge:
- Strong foundational knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including pretreatment, primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary treatment, as well as sludge treatment.
- A thorough understanding of integrated principles and services, including emissions, odour, carbon and energy management.
- Practical knowledge of current design codes and industry best practices (e.g., CDM Regulations, Health and Safety, HAZOP studies, risk assessments).
- Relevant experience in leading treatment process design, integrating components into existing or new treatment systems.
- Proven leadership capabilities, such as leading coordinated project teams, working within multi-disciplinary environments as part of a design consultancy.
- Demonstrated capability in identifying innovative and sustainable solutions for complex design challenges.
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Professional Attributes:
- ** Independence:** Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Communication: Excellent technical and interpersonal skills, ensuring clear conveyance to stakeholders and teams across multi-disciplinary environments.
- Proactiveness & Team Collaboration: Brings a motivated mindset that builds successful results through teamwork and initiative.
Note: If you meet only some (but not all) of the above requirements, we’d still welcome your application. Be sure to include a motivational cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with this role.
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Reward & Benefits
Enjoy a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and inclusive wellbeing. Some of the rising rewards for our valued colleagues include:
- Competitive salaries aligned with your insights, influence, and unique experience.
- Flexible professional development opportunities to nurture continuous growth.
- Hybrid working culture with 3 days per week on-site, allowing adaptability to fit your life and family priorities.
- Dynamic range of benefits, including financial and healthcare solutions, tailored employee rewards, and discounts, ensuring balance in all stages of life.
- Customizable health, financial, and lifestyle supports that respect your individual needs.
Explore your future at AtkinsRéalis—find out more and see how your expertise fits in.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are the engineering services and nuclear organization, committed to building the infrastructure and energy systems of tomorrow. By connecting people, data, and technology, we ignite change in how bodies like yours benefit from our industry partnerships and a global team of engineers and project leaders.
Our mission: Engineering a better future—bringing renewable, sustainable solutions that protect the planet and its people.
Find out more about what drives us further, or explore our other opportunities.
Additional Information
Security Clearance
This role may require a security clearance, and the final offer is contingent upon achieving the appropriate level. During interviews, this will be addressed, while you’ll undergo vetting through United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). This may include providing proof of UK residency of five years or more. Kindly avoid referencing (or disclosing details of) current or previously held security clearance in your application, CV, or interviews.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion (ED&I)
We believe in fostering a championing culture where everyone belongs and can thrive.
Some of our commitments include:
- Family-friendly policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Equal opportunities, ensuring employees from all backgrounds, ability levels, and cultures are valued and encouraged to contribute at every level.
Support us—apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.
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