Job Description
Senior Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater
Location: Remote working until there is office space in Glasgow.
Type: Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Process Engineer to take a leading role within a growing design team, delivering high-quality process solutions across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects.
You will be responsible for overseeing technical delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring designs meet regulatory, environmental, and client requirements. This is a key position where you will collaborate closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver efficient, future-focused solutions.
Alongside technical leadership, you will mentor junior engineers, drive innovation, and champion sustainable, cost-effective treatment approaches aligned with the evolving needs of the water sector.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment processes
Oversee technical outputs across multiple projects, ensuring quality and compliance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies
Review and approve process designs, calculations, and documentation
Support project delivery through design, testing, and commissioning phases
Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable design solutions
Ensure adherence to industry standards, environmental regulations, and best practice
Experience Required
7-10 years’ experience in process engineering
Minimum 5 years within the water or wastewater sector
Proven track record delivering complex treatment projects from design through to commissioning
Strong understanding of water quality standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Analytical and detail-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused
Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability
In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies
Qualifications
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards
