Senior Process Engineer, Water
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Water Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our established and growing Water Team with opportunities to be based across our North and Midlands offices - Birmingham Chesterfield Leeds and Manchester- while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model.
Heres what youll do:
Process Design
- Undertake the design and review of process elements in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects including:
- Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients contractors & suppliers
- Hydraulic assessments and calculations
- Existing process capacity assessments and basis of design development
- Process equipment design
- PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams)
- P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
- Mass/Energy balances Headloss calculations and pumping system analysis
- Prepare documents such as Hazardous Area Classification and Layer of Protection Analysis (LoPA)
- Participate in safety reviews including HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) and HAZID (Hazard Identification) assessments
- Technical specifications and reports
Project Stages:
- Engage in all design stages including Feasibility Outline Detail and Construction Design ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with other discipline teams both locally and nationwide to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
- Communicate effectively with clients and collaborators throughout the design and planning phases.
- Delegate tasks direct and oversee the work of others and act as a technical mentor to more junior staff.
Bid Support:
- Assist in the preparation and management of bids and proposals interfacing with clients to understand their needs and expectations.
Project Delivery:
- Ensure the delivery of quality designs within agreed budgets and timelines supporting a range of AECOMs clients including Severn Trent Water Yorkshire Water Wessex Water South West Water Southern Water Thames Water and Irish Water.
- Produce and review client deliverables including calculations drawings and technical reports to relevant standards and procedures
AECOMs digital strategy is driving the adoption of global digital solutions internally in our design process to improve quality and consistency and streamline activities. You will help shape these digital offerings and use them on projects including BIM Projectwise intelligent P&IDs and AECOMs own tools developed in-house such as our pumping station generator.
Come & Grow with Us.
Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland including 300 specialists across our England & Wales Water team. Collaborate with top-tier civil mechanical electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures all the way from concept to completion. Here youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
Enjoy the Perks.
At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
Heres what were looking for:
- Proven experience in the design of water and wastewater engineering deliverables with multi-disciplinary knowledge ideally including treatment schemes.
- BEng or MEng in a related engineering field with experience in water and wastewater treatment.
- Chartered (or near Chartered) Member of a relevant Professional Institution.
- Proven experience working at a senior engineer level at a consultancy within the water sector.
- Experience of managing projects delegating tasks and technical mentoring.
Additional Information :
We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!
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