Senior Process Engineer - Clean Water

Our Clean Water teams continue to grow across the Midlands, Wales and South West, with opportunities available in Birmingham, Redditch, Derby, Cardiff, Bristol or Exeter. As investment in the UK’s water infrastructure accelerates, Stantec is helping deliver the treatment solutions and engineering improvements needed to protect water resources, strengthen supply resilience and meet future demand.

As a Senior Process Engineer – Clean Water, you’ll play an important role in shaping and delivering projects that improve the performance of water treatment assets. You’ll bring strong process engineering expertise to a varied portfolio of work, taking responsibility for technical delivery while collaborating with specialists across our multidisciplinary Water teams.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the development of effective process solutions for complex Clean Water challenges.

• Apply your technical knowledge across projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design.

• Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues across different engineering disciplines.

• Contribute to the continued growth of our regional Process Engineering teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering process engineering solutions across a range of Clean Water projects. You’ll undertake process design, calculations, technical assessments and specifications, ensuring solutions meet project requirements and provide long-term value. From assessing treatment options and developing design concepts to reviewing technical outputs and resolving engineering issues, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our delivery.

You’ll work closely with project managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design activities and support successful project outcomes. Alongside your project responsibilities, you’ll provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, contribute to bids and proposals, and help strengthen our process engineering capability as the business continues to grow.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical contribution will help shape the future of Clean Water infrastructure across the Midlands, Wales and South West, supporting reliable water supplies and better outcomes for the communities that depend on them.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Developing robust treatment solutions that respond to current and future water supply challenges.

• Supporting the delivery of efficient, resilient and sustainable water treatment infrastructure.

• Applying sound engineering judgement to overcome technical challenges and manage design risks.

• Helping clients make informed decisions through clear technical advice and well-developed engineering solutions.

• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to strengthen the technical capability of the wider team.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional institution or actively working towards.

• Substantial experience in process engineering design and delivery for Clean Water projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of water treatment processes and associated engineering principles.

• Experience producing and reviewing process calculations, design documentation and technical specifications.

• Ability to take responsibility for technical work packages and coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of relevant UK water industry standards, regulations and design requirements.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and support colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience working on water treatment works, treatment upgrades, water supply schemes or asset improvement projects.

• Involvement in feasibility studies, optioneering and the evaluation of treatment technologies.

• Experience supporting projects through multiple design stages, from concept to detailed design and construction.

• Experience contributing to technical proposals, bids or framework submissions.

• Previous experience mentoring or providing technical support to junior engineers.

• Understanding of emerging challenges affecting Clean Water, including water resource resilience, scarcity and evolving raw water quality.

WHY JOIN US

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).

• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.