Assistant Process Engineer - South East/Epsom

Process Engineer - Clean Water and/or Wastewater

Atkins, an SNC-Lavalin company, is a world-leader in engineering and design consultancy and construction; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects. Following an exciting and very successful start to AMP7, the Infrastructure division is currently seeking to appoint a number of Process Engineers to join our Infrastructure team. We are looking for a range of experience levels, across both Clean Water and Wastewater. The roles are to be based in the south east region, including our Epsom office.

We have an extensive portfolio of UK and International projects, helping our clients address asset creation, process improvement and plant optimisation needs. Our locally focused teams incorporate expert electrical, ICA, process, mechanical and civil engineers who provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving our clients’ problems in creating, managing, building and investing in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Role requirements:

• Educated to degree level with a chemical / process engineering bias; planning to work towards being a chartered Member of a recognised professional institution.
• You will be positive and enthusiastic, a confident communicator at all levels, and a team player.
• You will have a keen interest in the water/wastewater industry and will ideally have already spent a proportion of your career in the water or a related process industry.
• You will have a good understanding of the design process including water and wastewater treatment technologies; an interest in developing and/or exploiting new and emerging technologies and techniques
• Familiar with HAZOP, DSEAR, CDM, WIMES, British and European Standards and other statutory, regulatory and non-regulatory provisions and guidance
• Ability to complete assignments on time, within budget and to a high technical standard
• Willingness to contribute to our technical knowledge networks

Responsibilities (will vary depending on project and client)

• Plant and infrastructure surveys and assessments,
• Support plant operation, optimisation, and troubleshooting
• Feasibility, outline and detailed process design, including mass, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic design, design risk assessments, control philosophies, commissioning strategies, 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 bids, fee proposals or offers of service; development of activity schedules/work plans
• Development of standard and bespoke design solutions for the water industry and beyond
• Meet and exceed quality, programme, budgetary and H&S requirements on projects
• Develop and undertake research and development projects for Clients, managing external sampling and analysis where required

Why work with us?

We provide industry-leading engineering services right through the project lifecycle. Our technical networks offer fantastic opportunities for you to grow your experience, expertise and reputation amongst your peers and beyond. Our broad range of projects, and wide pool of expert people will help you and your career grow to suit your aspirations and desires. We will help you to develop professionally and personally through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Your development plan will be regularly reviewed through an on-going career development process. We actively support staff who seek to achieve membership or fellowship of relevant professional institutions. 

Rewards, benefits and career development

We offer a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the role and your skills and experience. Please refer to our website for further details. Our teams work core hours although specific working hours can in the right circumstances be adjusted to suit the needs of the individual. Working locations, whilst needing to match the requirements of our work and our clients, can also be flexible if the need arises. If flexible working is essential or a preference for you, please let us know so we can discuss what possibilities may exist.

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. 

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.

Atkins 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.

ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.