Principal Engineer – Process
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leader in engineering, design consultancy and construction providing our staff with opportunities to work on the most exciting and diverse UK and international projects. Following an exciting and very successful start to AMP7, The Infrastructure division is looking to appoint a number of Process Engineers to join our mechanical, electrical and process (MEP) team. We are looking for a range of experience levels, across both Clean Water and Wastewater.
We plan to utilise your specialist skills to provide innovative multidisciplinary engineering solutions for our clients in the UK and overseas.
We are looking to appoint a number of process engineers with a variety of experiences. Some examples include:
- Ability to lead bids; Project Management experience would be an advantage.
- Flexibility to work at other locations in the UK or overseas for short durations is essential.
- Experience with membrane treatment (U/F, N/F and RO Desalination) technologies.
- Development and implementation of new and emerging technologies and techniques.
- Resource recovery from wastewater.
- Low carbon footprint designs, with a view to improving our clients’ system sustainability.
- DSEAR, HAZOP lead, Functional safety.
- Design or O&M of biosolids plants.
- Digital twins.
What this role requires?
The process engineering services we offer to our clients require us to be able to deliver in an agile and future-facing environment. The following are therefore examples of the type of skills and qualities we need you to have.
Skills:
- Educated to degree level with a chemical / process engineering background; working towards (junior) or achieved chartered Membership (senior/principal) of a recognised professional institution.
- Several years’ experience in the water and/or wastewater engineering sector.
- You will be positive and enthusiastic, a confident communicator at all levels and a team player.
- You will encourage and motivate those around you to work to your own high standards of quality and compliance. Using your own and our technical knowledge networks you will both educate and learn from those around you. You will be driven to stretch yourself and work outside of your comfort zone when the need arises.
- Hands-on understanding of water and wastewater treatment technologies; previous design and/or commissioning experience.
- Computer-literate and able to work effectively with the basic Microsoft suite of programmes.
- Ability to provide a customer-focussed service with an understanding of the water sector regulatory framework and strategic business planning.
- Ability to complete assignments on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
- A well-developed understanding of the design process.
- A willingness to raise your profile and reputation within the water sector and that of the Company.
Personal qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-motivated, with a positive outlook and approachable manner.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Ability to be flexible and to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
- Flexible and able to work within the rest of the UK and overseas, as work demands and if necessary.
Examples of work types:
- Plant and process reviews, assessments, route-cause analysis, apply cutting-edge evaluation techniques.
- Supporting plant operation, optimisation and troubleshooting.
- Feasibility, outline and detailed process design, including mass, heat and energy balances, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic design, design risk assessments, control philosophies, commissioning strategies, cost and programme estimations, plant and equipment specifications, supplier tender evaluation.
- Working with and developing digital design tools such as water quality analysis, unit process sizing, process performance metrics, hydraulic calculations and other automated design tools.
- Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Liaison with clients within the UK and worldwide.
- Support and/or lead bids, fee proposals or offers of service; development of activity schedules/work plans.
- Understanding of HAZOP, DSEAR, CDM, WIMES, British and European Standards and other statutory, regulatory and non-regulatory provisions and guidance.
- Development of standard and bespoke design solutions over the entire water industry spectrum.
- Meet and exceed quality, programme, budgetary and H&S requirements on projects.
- Preparing technical papers and presentations for conferences, colleagues and clients.
- Undertake research and development projects, manage sampling and analysis programmes as required.
What we offer?
AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information:
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 at interview. The 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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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