Overview
Freelance Senior Process Design Engineer (Outside IR35) – Location: Southampton (with flexibility for hybrid working). Limited Rate - £400/500 per day depending on references. We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Design Engineer to support on a freelance, outside IR35 basis. This role suits a technically strong professional with a background in process engineering for the water and wastewater sector, covering water treatment, water distribution and storage, and wastewater recycling. You will play a key role in delivering innovative design solutions and providing technical support across a range of projects.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary design team on UK Water Industry frameworks
- Manage multi-discipline design interfaces and integrate process design elements into fit-for-purpose engineering solutions
- Lead tasks on major projects or manage several medium-sized projects with complex features
- Interpret and challenge project requirements from client specifications, drawings and documentation
- Undertake condition surveys of existing processes and assets
- Develop and check key process design deliverables, including: design calculations (e.g. mass balance); CAD-based drawings (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs;); technical reports and process control philosophies
- Participate in and lead HAZOP meetings as Lead Engineer or Facilitator
- Apply expertise in hydraulics, surge analysis, sludge rheology, and system dynamics
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, partners and subcontractors to deliver compliant and innovative solutions
- Drive health & safety considerations through the design process, including design risk assessments
- Provide technical input to bid evaluations, supplier design reviews and design change management
- Monitor and report design progress against scope, budget and schedule
- Support site teams during installation and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with UK water industry standards, regulations and quality processes
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team
- Represent the discipline at client and stakeholder meetings, and attend industry conferences
Requirements
- IChemE accredited MEng or BEng/BSc in Chemical/Process Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered status advantageous but not essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects in the water/wastewater industry
- Robust knowledge of engineering principles and UK water industry standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects effectively
- This freelance contract offers the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding water industry projects, whilst maintaining flexibility and independence as an outside IR35 engagement
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📌 Lead / Senior Process Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
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