Veolia
Senior Process Engineer

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Package
£45,000 to £65,000 (inclusive of bonus and car allowance), pension and other Veolia benefits
Location
South/South East England (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire), United Kingdom
About the Role
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
This role would be great for a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Engineer (depending on the candidate’s relevant experience).
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience in industrial and/or municipal water and wastewater treatment. As a Senior Process Engineer or Process Engineer within the Water Technical Team, you will support the technical and process activities across our existing wastewater and water operational contracts, existing Technical Services contracts and the development of new contracts in conjunction with our business development teams. The role will require travel across the UK.
The role will drive continuous improvement at our existing contracts and value engineering through innovative solutions.
What we can offer you
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
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What will you be doing?
- Troubleshooting operational processes, process validation, utilising modelling tools and process calculations to predict performance, create business cases and demonstrate project potential.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences using varied methods, drafting compelling proposals and reports, and presenting confidently at all levels from technical reviews to client meetings.
- Plan workload autonomously, managing multiple complex projects with competing deadlines while providing expert technical leadership that directly impacts business performance.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process engineers, graduate engineers, operators and performance analysts.
- Build Veolia's reputation as a 'Water Technical Expert' by delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions, leading technical workshops and negotiations, and representing the company at industry events.
- Embed sustainability principles into all water operations, optimising for energy, chemical usage, and resource recovery while quantifying environmental benefits to align with Veolia's Depollution, Decarbonising, and Water Stewardship goals.
What are we looking for
- Degree in a relevant engineering or technical subject (e.g., Chemical Engineering or similar disciplines).
- Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience in operational water and/or wastewater treatment process control and optimisation, including experience working with UK water companies.
- Experience in applying value engineering and optimisation principles to create cost-effective and innovative solutions.
- Team player with a problem-solving skill set capable of adapting to changing circumstances.
- Organised and consistently meets project deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the UK, sometimes at short notice.


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We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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