Water jobs in United Kingdom

YTL Construction (Infrastructure) is embarking on its most ambitious capital delivery programme to date, and we're looking for a Principal Process Engineer with water sector experience to join our Process Engineering team.

Working alongside our large multi-disciplinary engineering teams, this is a unique opportunity for you to shape the future of wastewater infrastructure, delivering multi-million-pound engineering projects that make a lasting impact on communities and the environment.

This hybrid role combines the flexibility and autonomy of remote working whilst remaining connected to the team in Bath.

Reporting directly to our Process Design Manager, you will lead projects throughout the full lifecycle from feasibility to design and through to operational support.

Your day-to-day will include:

• contributing to the overall strategic technical direction of our Process Engineering team
• contributing to the assessment and evaluation of emerging process technologies
• leading the process design through feasibility, outline and detailed design and reviewing supplier proposals through procurement
• reviewing and approving process models, process flow diagrams, mass balances, process sample surveys and P&IDs
• reviewing and approving technical reports, designs and drawings for compliance with our health and safety, technical, legal and environmental standards
• ensuring that investigations and appraisals provide the best value engineering solutions whilst considering risk and value, whole-life costs and carbon emissions
• providingexpert technical guidance and mentoring to support Process Engineers in developing appropriate and cost-effective solutions
• attending design review meetings to explain design solutions and address any challenges or risks.

You’ll have experience working in a process engineering role where you have a track record of providing quality process outputs and supporting more junior team members.

You’ll have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with good verbal and written communication.

You’ll also possess:

• a degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
• chartered professional status of an appropriate institution
• extensive wastewater process design experience
• a master's degree or higher in a process-related area (preferred).

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A car allowance.
• A performance related bonus.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.