Process Engineer - Water

Your work will contribute to the delivery of resilient and sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK. By supporting the development and optimisation of treatment processes and infrastructure, you’ll help clients respond to changing environmental requirements and deliver reliable services for communities.

As a Process Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, learn from experienced specialists and progressively take on greater responsibility as you develop your technical and project delivery skills.

Degree qualified in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience or an interest in developing a career within process engineering and the water sector.

Understanding of process engineering principles and water or wastewater treatment.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage your workload and meet agreed deadlines.

Enthusiasm to learn, develop and build your technical expertise.

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards

Membership of a relevant professional institution such as CIWEM, IChemE, ICE or IMechE.

Previous experience within the water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure sectors.

Experience with process calculations, mass balances, hydraulic assessments or treatment evaluations.

Experience supporting technical reports, engineering studies or design development.

Experience of site investigations, testing, commissioning or asset optimisation.

Interest in digital innovation, sustainability and developing new approaches to process engineering.

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

If you’re looking to develop your Process Engineering career and gain experience across a diverse range of clean water and wastewater projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

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Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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