Process Engineer

In November 2023, MMB secured its first ever framework with South West Water, responsible for water and wastewater services of 1.8 million customers across Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset. The multi-million-pound AMP8 contract runs for five years to 2029, with the potential for a further five-year extension, and sees us bring our track record of innovative project delivery to the south west of England for the very first time.

• Prepare and review designs for schemes, ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards. Lead development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, and control philosophies.
• Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery; develop mitigations to avoid negative impacts or exploit opportunities.
• Challenge the process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure we always offer our clients the best value solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole‑life cost and net‑zero drivers.
• Produce and review technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities; review supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Understand, apply and contribute to design standards with a good knowledge of client and industry standards.
• Appropriately challenge client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Manage the interfaces and integration of design with other disciplines and production of documentation.
• Actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Supervise and mentor graduates and engineers, assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting one‑team approach to support them in achieving their aims.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within existing systems.

• Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering related degree, or related field.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated member of professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience delivering process design for wastewater projects.
• Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous.

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• As an independently owned business, we share the financial success of the business with all colleagues, including annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Access to a wide range of employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 additional paid days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.

• MMB is committed to empowering people to grow professionally and thrive in…