Senior Process Design Engineer (Water)

4753562
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Newry
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Cpengineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    £60k-£75k+ Negotiable

Senior Process Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Projects - Newry

Your new company

An established, global multidisciplinary engineering and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead and manage process design for water and wastewater engineering solutions and proposals across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the UK.

Your new role

The successful candidate will take a lead role within a multidisciplinary process engineering team, focusing on water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, treatment process options, and performance evaluation. This position involves working closely with major water authorities and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of process engineers in the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Prepare and oversee preliminary and detailed design documents, engineering specifications, and calculations.
  • Produce optioneering reports and project documentation in line with company standards.
  • Evaluate hydraulic designs and apply expertise in water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Coordinate and schedule project engineers to ensure timely tender submissions and process design delivery.
  • Maintain communication with civil, electrical, mechanical, and automation teams to develop turnkey solutions.
  • Review supplier information for compliance with project requirements and client standards.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality systems, including acting as Principal Designer where required.
  • Support business development by demonstrating technical competence and quality assurance.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to identify new engineering opportunities.

    What you'll need to succeed
  • Degree-qualified in environmental, chemical, or process engineering (or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in municipal water/wastewater treatment.
  • Strong data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Proven leadership ability with experience managing teams and workloads to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Proficient in using proprietary software for engineering solutions.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll get in return

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions. This senior role offers the chance to lead complex projects, collaborate with expert teams, and make a real impact across Ireland and the UK. Ideal for experienced professionals seeking career progression in a dynamic, supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 27 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (with additional days awarded based on length of service)
  • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
  • Above market rate contributory pension scheme
  • Generous private healthcare allowance
  • Other employee benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc

What you need to do now

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