Senior Process Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Process Engineer role at Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB. We bring together the design capability of Mott MacDonald and construction expertise of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects. The region has secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for up to eight years, tackling clean and wastewater treatment sites, below ground assets, reservoirs and nature‑based solutions. We employ over 270 colleagues in Wales across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions.

As a Senior Process Engineer you will be accountable for the process design of a programme of water industry non‑infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design stages and offer construction/commissioning support during delivery. This role offers opportunities to develop technical and management skills, grow professional network and advance career long‑term.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of process design deliverables such as process models, mass balances, control philosophies.
• Provide technical assurance of process designs undertaken by others and ensure the design complies with client standards and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet whole‑life cost and net‑zero drivers.
• Analyse site performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery.
• Develop mitigation to avoid negative impacts or exploit opportunities.
• Challenge the process selection and delivery effectiveness of initial solutions to ensure we always offer our clients the best value solutions.
• Support the development of other process engineers, coach and mentor junior engineers to develop their skill set and identify the correct resource for the projects.
• Be able to appropriately challenge client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
• Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.

Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering or relevant Process Engineering related degree, preferably chartered.
• Experience and understanding of water and/or wastewater unit processes and treatment plant, with experience of delivering process design for wastewater projects.
• Experience of HAZOP studies as chair or team member would be advantageous.
• Strong clean water non‑infrastructure experience.

Benefits:

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes.
• Professional institution subscription costs paid annually.
• Minimum 33 days holiday each year inclusive of public holidays, with flexible leave programme.
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• Flexible working options.
• Advanced Employee Networks support LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
• Enhanced family leave policies including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and options for shared parental leave.
• Learning and development schemes with structured chartership review.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. The role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. We are committed to creating a safe workplace where our people have a voice and reach their full potential. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We welcome applications from all community sectors and are dedicated to a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and treated with respect.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Location and Contract:

• Location: Pentre Maelor, Newport, GB
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Pattern: Full Time

Agile working: We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Equal Opportunities Policy: Equality, diversity and inclusion policies are available at: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We require equal opportunities, barrier‑free recruitment practices and adjustments during the application process. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk for adjustments.