Chief Process Engineer (Wastewater)

• Significant and proven UK experience including significant experience in the design, operation, and optimisation of wastewater treatment plants.
• Knowledge of the UK water utility asset life cycle process.
• Project management experience.
• A background in an engineering consultancy or contracting design environment as well as operational utility experience.
• Ability to independently drive teams and projects.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions biased.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborate and ability to influence senior colleagues

• Comprehensive knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment.
• Experience in the full project lifecycle: scoping, outline design, detailed design, construction support commissioning and handover.
• Proven background in process engineering definition including development of mass balance, data analysis, design calculations, technology selection, major equipment and package datasheet specification, process flow diagrams, process control philosophies and P&ID's.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business development skills.
• Stakeholder and project management awareness.
• Proven leadership and line management experience.
• Member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. CIWEM, IChemE.
• Post Graduate Qualification

• Degree level (or equivalent) in a Process related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE / CEng MIStructE)

Costain is expanding its Process Engineering Capability in the North West of England to meet the increased engineering and design workload in the water sector, specifically for AMP 8 projects. We are currently seeking a Chief Process Engineer to join our team and support multiple clients, including United Utilities, Severn Trent, Thames Water, Southern Water, Northumbrian Water, and Yorkshire Water.

• To act as focal point for process technical discipline within our water sector frameworks.
• To direct teams in the execution of process deliverables with accountability for quality, budget, and schedule.

• To ensure technical assurance during design development.

• Technical thought leadership and strategic consultancy advise to clients and joint venture partners.
• Work collaboratively with business development, work winning and marketing functions to develop and tender new opportunities.
• Approval of process design deliverables such as calculations, drawings, reports, presentations and proposals.
• Grow our team capability and service to our AMP Frameworks
• Lead troubleshooting and embedding solutions