Bioresources Process Specialist / Consultant

Bioresources Process Specialist / Consultant

We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

Overview

The 24/7 business of collecting, treating and safely returning society\’s wastewater to the environment inevitably produces residuals that require management, but can also be valuable, renewable resources. We use the term bioresources to cover the solids extracted from wastewater treatment (sewage sludge, biosolids) and the recovery of a wider range of organic resources from resource‑rich solid, gaseous and liquid outputs created by the water sector and adjacent sectors.

At AtkinsRéalis, due to significant success in the UK and global bioresources markets, our Bioresources Team is growing exponentially. We are therefore on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals at all levels from recent university graduates to water industry professionals.

You’ll be joining an exciting, dynamic team that provides asset management, strategy, regulatory, technical and operational advice to enable our clients to make the right strategic decisions and successfully implement their strategies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and grow your career in an area which is undergoing a global transformation in terms of regulatory, technological, and economic change.

You could be driving strategic initiatives, business change and innovative thinking to support Net Zero ambitions, pioneering innovative treatment technologies, developing biorefineries, or providing regulatory support to set the direction of bioresources to a more resilient future position.

Location of role is flexible across the UK – with hybrid‑working supported and potential offices including Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Warrington.

We have opportunities for both Bioresources Process Specialists and Consultants to join our team and immediately add value to the clients we are working with.

Your role

As part of the team, you’ll examine, assess and develop ways to increase the value of our client’s output for positive real‑world outcomes and deliver innovative, industry‑leading solutions for Bioresources.

This will include working on projects, contributing to bids, developing new business propositions or researching potential new markets.

Key responsibilities

• Working within multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver excellent results for clients, addressing challenges and converting them into opportunities for Bioresources management.
• Analysing Bioresources processes and operations, using appropriate tools and techniques to identify improvements in accordance with client objectives.
• Preparing reports and presenting to a range of client stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development of operational improvement tools, techniques and methods that build capability within our teams.
• Maintaining and enhancing our regulatory capability.

About you

We are looking to recruit individuals at all stages of their career who are passionate about developing technically and professionally and have an interest in the future of the Bioresources sector.

• Experience of planning, managing and delivering tasks to challenging deadlines.
• Ability to flex your style to suit different stakeholders, putting forward your views and conversing effectively and presenting technical solutions to non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrable experience working in a technical, strategic, or environmental discipline relevant to the Bioresources sector.
• Relevant degree in a scientific or environmental discipline or professional qualification (Process Specialists such as CEnv, C.WEM, C.Eng, PIEMA).

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a broad range of benefits you can tailor for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. With our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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