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Lead Process Engineer

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Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Clean Water project

Our Client has a requirement for a Lead Process Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis on a Clean Water project Peterborough.

Role Purpose:

The Lead Process Engineer will work collaboratively with the project design team to develop and deliver optimised process engineering solutions for clean water infrastructure projects. The role will ensure compliance with engineering standards, promote process safety, and support the delivery of efficient, reliable, and sustainable water treatment and pumping systems.

The role will focus on clean water pumping stations, dosing systems, and associated control and SCADA integration, ensuring robust hydraulic and process design solutions are delivered from concept through to commissioning support.

Job Role Responsibilities:

Lead process design for clean water pumping stations, dosing systems, and control systems.
Deliver hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, control valve selection, capacity assessments, and water quality evaluations.
Develop process control philosophies and support SCADA integration.
Ensure process safety is embedded within all designs, including participation in HAZOP, LOPA, and DSEAR studies.
Produce technical documentation including datasheets, specifications, and calculations.
Undertake technical bid evaluations for third-party process equipment.
Support commissioning and ensure design intent is maintained through delivery.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and control engineers.
Ensure compliance with project standards, specifications, and CDM regulations.
Drive technical quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all process engineering outputs.
Identify and support opportunities for innovation and optimisation within designs.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

Degree qualified in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, or related discipline.
Strong experience in process engineering within the water industry.
Proven experience in clean water treatment and/or water infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic design, pumping systems, and process control.
Experience producing process calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of process safety including HAZOP, LOPA, and DSEAR.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desirable:

Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
Membership of a professional body (CIWEM, IChemE, IMechE, IET).
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience with SCADA systems and control integration.
Familiarity with clean water standards and design processes.
Strong IT and engineering software capability.
Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Lead Process Engineer looking for new employment

Reference: 225275425

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Lead Process Engineer

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Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Clean Water project

Our Client has a requirement for a Lead Process Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis on a Clean Water project Peterborough.

Role Purpose:

The Lead Process Engineer will work collaboratively with the project design team to develop and deliver optimised process engineering solutions for clean water infrastructure projects. The role will ensure compliance with engineering standards, promote process safety, and support the delivery of efficient, reliable, and sustainable water treatment and pumping systems.

The role will focus on clean water pumping stations, dosing systems, and associated control and SCADA integration, ensuring robust hydraulic and process design solutions are delivered from concept through to commissioning support.

Job Role Responsibilities:

Lead process design for clean water pumping stations, dosing systems, and control systems.
Deliver hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, control valve selection, capacity assessments, and water quality evaluations.
Develop process control philosophies and support SCADA integration.
Ensure process safety is embedded within all designs, including participation in HAZOP, LOPA, and DSEAR studies.
Produce technical documentation including datasheets, specifications, and calculations.
Undertake technical bid evaluations for third-party process equipment.
Support commissioning and ensure design intent is maintained through delivery.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and control engineers.
Ensure compliance with project standards, specifications, and CDM regulations.
Drive technical quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all process engineering outputs.
Identify and support opportunities for innovation and optimisation within designs.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

Degree qualified in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, or related discipline.
Strong experience in process engineering within the water industry.
Proven experience in clean water treatment and/or water infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic design, pumping systems, and process control.
Experience producing process calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of process safety including HAZOP, LOPA, and DSEAR.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desirable:

Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
Membership of a professional body (CIWEM, IChemE, IMechE, IET).
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience with SCADA systems and control integration.
Familiarity with clean water standards and design processes.
Strong IT and engineering software capability.
Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Lead Process Engineer looking for new employment
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Reference: 225275425

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