Process Engineer

Internal applications are welcome In November 2023, MMB secured its first ever framework with South West Water, the company responsible for the water and wastewater services of 1.8 million customers in 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. 

As a Process Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.  

Your work as a Process Engineer will include the following activities:  Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards. Lead development of process design process deliverables such as process models, mass balances, control philosophies.  Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery. Develop mitigation 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.  Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.  Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.  

Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and industry standards.  Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.  Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.   Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.  

Managing the interfaces and integration of the design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation.  Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.  Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond. 

Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.   Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.   Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems.   Candidate Specification:  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 of delivering process design for wastewater projects.

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