WSP in the UK & Ireland
Senior Wastewater Process Engineer
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Senior Wastewater Process Engineer
Senior Waste Water Process Engineer
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals who help expand your horizons.
A Little More About Your Role…
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Waste Water Process Engineer to join our Water Engineering teams located in:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- London
- Newcastle
- Glasgow
Responsibilities
As an experienced Process Engineer within a multidisciplinary project design team, you will:
- Produce key process design deliverables, including:
- Optioneering studies
- Process calculations and mass balance
- Process flow diagrams
- Piping and instrumentation drawings
- Sketches
- Basis of design reports
- To achieve optimal project solutions
- Undertake outline or detailed process engineering design
- Conduct site visits for data acquisition and collaboration with site operators
- Provide technical input to procurement processes
- Support Project Managers in client discussions
- Engage with technology providers and vendors
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, SWIFT reviews
- Offer technical guidance, coaching, and supervision to junior staff
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure integration of process engineering into multidisciplinary projects
- Contribute to proposals, work scope, schedules, and budgets
- Liaise with clients (internal/external) to meet their needs
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Requirements
Qualifications
- A Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree, MSc, or equivalent
- Professional registration (CEng) or commitment to ** Chartership within 12 months**
Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in delivering process engineering design for infrastructure projects, with leadership on key tasks or projects
- Proven expertise in the municipal water industry
- Ability to work independently on deliverables, including:
- Technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets
- Process control philosophies, P&IDs, mass balances
- Procurement documentation
- Experience in:
- Feasibility, concept, FEED, and detailed design in wastewater treatment
- Primary, secondary, tertiary treatments (filtration, clarification, chemical dosing, P-removal, ASP, MBBR, MBR)
- Circular economy and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions
- Consultancy or engineering industry experience as a Process Engineer
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reports and presentations
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary meetings and represent WSP externally
- Willingness to travel and visit sites to assess operational performance safely
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About WSP
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, empowering positive, long-lasting change through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Our 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland combine local dedication with global expertise.
Why Work With Us?
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid policy: 2 days/week working from home with office collaboration
- WSP My Hour: Daily flexible time for personal activities
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Welcomes diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Encourages authentic self-expression in the workplace
- Employee resource groups fostering inclusion and belonging
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive programme: Tools for health and wellbeing
- Virtual GP service for accessible medical advice
- Gymflex: Up to 40% discount on gym memberships
- Menopause support package
Flexibility
- Part-time/flexible working
- Additional leave purchase options
- Adaptable bank holiday use
Development & Growth
- Supportive training and mentoring programs
- Commitment to Chartership and professional progression
Personal notice: We positively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and welcome override workplace adjustments as a Disability Confident leader.
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