Senior Water Process Engineer - Water

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Falmer
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Water treatment process design Process calculations P&IDs Commissioning Data analysis Mentoring Chartered Engineer status Chemical Engineering degree

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Water Process Engineer - Water

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Falmer (hybrid working)

Salary: up to £65,000 depending on skills and experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Posted: Yesterday

Closing Date: 2026-05-18

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their water Process Engineering Team based in Brighton. Working as part of a dynamic and multiskilled team, you will be responsible for providing technical support in producing design deliverables on water treatment projects and supporting site operations.

What you will be responsible for

  • Producing process calculations, control philosophies, process flow diagrams, process and performance specifications, P&IDs, compliance and commissioning plans.
  • Leading innovative process solutions which contribute to TOTEX efficiencies.
  • Providing expertise in improving site performances, supporting commissioning activities, implementing optimisation measures and troubleshooting water treatment plants.
  • Mentoring junior process engineers.
  • Having a good understanding of developments in the industry and innovation.
  • Analysing data to evaluate the performance of existing assets and develop process solutions.

What you’ll bring to the role

  • MEng/BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Ideally a Chartered member of a relevant professional institution.
  • Proven and demonstrable experience in delivering water projects and site operation support for UK Water Companies.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

  • Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of employment/education history for the past three years.
  • Appointment subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.
  • If a candidate does not meet security standards or fails vetting, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to withdraw the offer.

Our Benefits

  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
  • Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
  • Health benefits through a Cash Plan
  • Two paid community volunteering days a year
  • 25 days annual holiday
  • Occupational health service
  • Retail discount app
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers page. The posting may close early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

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