Principal Clean Water Process Engineer

Job Description Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Clean 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 Atkins

Réalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Clean Water Process Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of Atkins

Réalis. You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency, and other regional water authorities.

• Coordinate or manage a team of Clean Water Process engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical clean water process input into project design deliverables for complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project or service activities within your immediate team and other related Atkins
  
  Réalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Clean Water Process Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.

• A degree in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Chemical / Process Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a Clean Water Process engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and design / practical experience in drinking water treatment process and principles – conventional and advanced treatment technologies.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Experience in design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs, risk assessments and whole life carbon assessments.
• Experience in the UK Water market is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a beautiful range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity or orientation, age, religion or disability, and we encourage you to apply.

If you meet some but not all of the criteria we still encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are motivated for this role and how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined above.