Egis Group
Senior Process Engineer - Water / Wastewater
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Process Engineer – UK Water/Wastewater
Company Description
Water | Wastewater | Biosolids/Sludge | AMP 8 | SROs | MEP-Led Team
Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Egis Locations: London | Bristol | Manchester (Hybrid) Key Focus: Process Engineering Design | UK-Wide Impact | High-Growth Environment
Egis is rapidly expanding in the UK, backed by a global team of over 23,500 experts across 70+ countries. We design and deliver intelligent, sustainable infrastructure to tackle climate challenges and build community resilience. As part of our growing UK Water team, you’ll thrive in an agile environment with clear progression, immediate visibility, and meaningful impact.
Job Description
### About the Role
The UK water sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented investment and transformation. As Egis accelerates Water Business growth in the UK, we’re forming a high-performing Process Engineering team to guide this next phase.
We’re seeking applicants who want to contribute meaningfully to major water and wastewater programmes in the municipal and industrial sectors. Within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll design technically robust, sustainable, and innovative treatment solutions across nationally significant projects.
This is a unique opportunity to join at a critical stage of Egis UK’s growth, establishing and expanding our process engineering team—rooted in global infrastructure expertise and a long-term commitment to the sector.
### Key Responsibilities
- Lead defined process design tasks or work packages across feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline, and detailed design.
- Prepare, check, and coordinate process deliverables, including:
- Calculations & mass balances
- PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams)
- P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
- Basis of design reports
- Specifications, datasheets, and schedules
- Own assigned process packages, managing:
- Technical quality
- Interfaces, scope
- Budget, programme, and change management
- Lead site surveys, conduct data reviews, and assess process capacity, while facilitating technical discussions with:
- Clients, operators, suppliers, contractors
- Develop treatment process options and guide solution selection—prioritising efficiency, robustness, and operability.
- Coordinate process interfaces with:
- Mechanical, EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation), civil/structural, architectural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and construction teams
- Support HAZOP, SWIFT, DSEAR, HAC/HAP, and CDM/safety-by-design reviews, as well as:
- Commissioning strategies
- Performance testing
- Apply process modelling, simulation, spreadsheets, and data analysis to improve design and data-driven decision-making.
- Review supplier/contractor submissions, address technical queries, and assist with:
- Construction, commissioning, and handover (where required)
- Mentor Engineers and Graduates, while contributing to:
- Process standards, templates, and delivery improvements
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
### Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Degree: BEng/MEng or equivalent in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Related discipline
- Engineering Charters: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status OR significant CEng-equivalent experience while actively pursuing chartership.
- Experience: Typically 6+ years in relevant process design.
- Sector Focus: Background must be in:
- Water, wastewater, or biosolids/sludge treatment design.
- Delivery: Proven ability to lead process design packages in multidisciplinary projects.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in preparing and checking:
- Process calculations
- Mass balances
- PFDs, P&IDs, basis of design reports
- Specifications, datasheets
- Strong expertise in preparing and checking:
- Regulatory Knowledge: Working understanding of:
- UK water industry standards
- CDM 2015
- Process safety & safety-by-design
- Software/Agile Tools:
- Process modelling/simulation
- Advanced spreadsheets
- Data-led design methods for treatment solutions
- Commercial Acumen:
- Ability to deliver scope, budget, and programme agreements.
- Communication:
- Technical discussions
- Clear recommendations and presentations.
Desirable Skills / Knowledge
- Simulation Tools: Practical experience with:
- BioWin, SUMO, Dynamizu (or similar water/wastewater simulation packages)
- Sector Experience:
- AMP8, WINEP, SROs, D&B frameworks, alliances, or major capital delivery environments
- Specialist Knowledge:
- Nutrient removal
- Sludge/bioresources
- Water reuse
- Process optimisation
- Chemical dosing, energy recovery, advanced treatment
- Low-carbon design
- Process Assurance:
- Commissioning, performance testing, HAZOPs, SWIFT reviews, or technical assurance
- Leadership:
- Mentoring junior staff
- Improving process workflows, templates, and technical standards
- Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
### Additional Information
What’s in It for You?
- Growth Focused: Exiting role in a fast-organic, high-growth UK business with accelerated career progression.
- Awards & Recognition: Top Employers 2025—Egis recognised for excellence in HR practices globally.
- Purpose: Global leader in green infrastructure, driving sustainability in mobility, energy, and the built environment.
- Rewards: Highly competitive remuneration package.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working, global mobility.
- Work-Life Balance: 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Development: Professional development, chartership support.
- Inclusion: Supportive, equity-driven culture at the heart of sustainability and community impact.
Ready to Lead?
Join Egis and shape the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK. Our projects—from design to operation—prioritise climate action, community resilience, and positive legacy.
Our Commitment: Our Egis Foundation invests in climate solutions, education, and social initiatives to foster responsible, sustainable development.
Equality & Opportunity: Egis is an Equal Opportunities employer. We proactively employ talent from diverse backgrounds, considering experience, skills, and suitability free from bias (age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and more). All applications are assessed on merit.
_Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities Service Line: Water Technical Region: Europe and Africa _Job Family: Technical Engineering*
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location