Process Engineer

Balfour; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm seeks a motivated Process Engineer in Peterborough. The role involves supporting process design activities, preparing technical deliverables, and promoting sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in an engineering discipline and some industry experience. Flexible working with up to 40% remote options is available, alongside generous benefits including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible start/finish times

25 days paid annual leave

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Some experience within the water sector or a related process-driven industry.
• Familiar with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Experience producing or contributing to technical design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of process design activities.
• Prepare design deliverables like mass balances and hydraulic calculations.
• Engage with stakeholders and suppliers as required.

Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of process design principles

Interest in sustainability

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Process Engineer - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance) • Location: Peterborough

Balfour Beatty plays a key role as part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, a collaboration between Anglian Water and eight partners. Together, we deliver around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we enter AMP8, we’re taking on nature-based, sustainable solutions and setting benchmarks in environmental infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery of process design activities, ensuring they meet safety, technical, and quality requirements.
• Prepare and contribute to design deliverables, including mass balances, hydraulic calculations, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support design reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Assist with design development tasks, contributing to the resolution of technical challenges.
• Ensure designs follow health, safety, and environmental standards, including hazardous area regulations (DSEAR).
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying innovative design approaches and supporting digital tools.
• Support engagement with stakeholders and suppliers as required to progress design work.
• Promote sustainable design practices and support carbon-reduction objectives across project delivery.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a motivated and conscientious Process Engineer with a desire to develop their technical expertise.

You will ideally have

• A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Some experience within the water sector or a related process-driven industry.
• A good understanding of process design principles, standards, and environmental considerations.
• Experience producing or contributing to technical design deliverables.
• An interest in progressing towards chartership (support provided).
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental requirements within engineering projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• A genuine interest in sustainability and delivering environmentally responsible engineering solutions.

Where you’ll be aligned

Depending on your skills and interests, you could be aligned to one of the Alliance’s four business units: Place Based Thinking; Water; Water Recycling (East and West).

Benefits

• Smart working with flexible start/finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family-friendly policies with generous parental leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, and we participate in initiatives such as WISE, enei, the Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We are a Disability Confident Employer and aim to remove barriers for applicants with disabilities. For more information, visit: www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Construction