Senior Process Engineer - Water

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience (inclusive of bonus and car allowance), pension and other Veolia benefits

Location: Edinburgh or Central Belt, Scotland, United Kingdom

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Veolia is looking for a Senior Process Engineer with experience in the water industry and preferably demonstrable experience in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment. As a Senior Process Engineer within the Water Technical Team, you will support the design, technical and process activities across our existing municipal wastewater and industrial water operational contracts, existing Technical Services contracts and the development of new contracts in conjunction with our business development teams.

The role will drive continuous improvement at our existing contracts and value engineering through innovative solutions.

What we can offer you?

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Lead process design activities within multi-disciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance to engineers and designers while managing inputs from specialist suppliers and subcontractors throughout project lifecycles.

• Act as technical lead on multiple complex projects (£20k to £50m+) from bidding through to execution, planning workload autonomously and balancing competing deadlines while delivering expert design solutions that drive business success.

• Develop and maintain technical client relationships during bidding and project phases, serving as the key technical interface and conducting workshops, negotiations, and regular stakeholder engagement.

• Apply process modelling tools and engineering calculations to design innovative, cost-effective solutions, validate processes, troubleshoot operational challenges, and create compelling business cases that demonstrate project value.

• Communicate technical design concepts effectively to diverse audiences through high-quality proposals, reports, and presentations delivered confidently across all organisational levels, from technical reviews to executive client meetings.

• Integrate sustainability principles into all process designs by optimising energy efficiency, chemical usage, and resource recovery, while quantifying environmental benefits aligned with Veolia's Depollution, Decarbonising, and Water Stewardship objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in a relevant engineering or technical subject (e.g., Chemical Engineering or similar disciplines) and preferably chartered. 

• Proven experience in process design and project delivery of water and wastewater treatment plants across all project stages, from conceptual design through Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to detailed engineering, with strong knowledge of operational process control and optimisation.

• Demonstrable experience working with UK water companies and developing technical solutions for commercial bids.

• Expertise in applying value engineering and design optimisation principles to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions.

• Highly organised with a consistent track record of meeting project deadlines and managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel across the UK, from time to time at short notice.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.