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We seek a driven Process Engineer to spearhead innovative process design projects at our renowned engineering centre, particularly in wastewater treatment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and collaborate with industry leaders. You'll receive mentorship to help you thrive and become an indispensable part of our engineering and technical teams. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing treatment processes aligning with business objectives and customer expectations.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Engineer

  • Developing and designing treatment processes (primarily wastewater with the option for water processes) that meet regulatory and internal standards of practice.
  • Collaborating with other engineering and technical departments as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced solutions.
  • Providing input and continuously improving internal design standards.
  • Providing technical sign-off and assurance during project delivery and handover.
  • Providing technical assistance to operational teams.
  • Support establishing a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure for graduates and industry experts.

Hybrid – Reading Clearwater Court, you will be required to be in the office once a week and to attend sites as the business requires you to.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

  • Bachelor's degree or other appropriate technical qualification in Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and tasks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • An active approach to driving diversity within engineering in Thames Water.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.
  • 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.