process engineer Reading, England
Job description
Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
About the role:
We are looking for a Process Engineer to lead process design activities for a variety of projects. You will be responsible for designing water and/or wastewater treatment processes within an industry leading centre of excellence for engineering. And you will work closely with other engineering and technical departments to ensure that treatment processes meet the business and our customer’s expectations.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing and designing water and/or wastewater treatment processes that meet regulatory and internal standards of practice
- Collaborating with other engineering and technical departments as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced solutions
- Providing input and continuously improving internal design standards
- Providing technical sign-off and assurance during project delivery and handover.
- Providing technical assistance to operational teams
- Contributing to the development of environmentally conscious and sustainable solutions to support Thames Water’s ambitious 2030 net-zero target.
- Support the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable Engineering structure from graduate to industry experts
We’re looking for you to have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or other appropriate technical qualification in Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Ideally with relevant experience in the water industry, and preferably with experience in designing water treatment and/or wastewater treatment plants (including biosolids).
- Understanding of the water industry environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Active approach to driving diversity within engineering in Thames Water.
- Working towards chartership of a relevant recognised professional institution.
If you are a Process Engineer who is passionate about delivering effective and sustainable engineering solutions, we encourage you to apply.
What’s in it for you:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the newly established engineering team, who are responsible for providing technical expertise to the business. You will be able to help shape the new engineering function and to design solutions for implementation as part of a wide portfolio of projects.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service, and a wider benefits scheme.
We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
We deliver life's essential service to our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive. This means, that when a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding, and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
