Associate Technical Consultant, Water Engineer

**Building on our past. Ready for the future** Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.? Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data\-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects. Worley Consulting provides a true end\-to\-end offering for clients, with approximately 3,000 people in 25 countries around the globe, integrating strategy, management, and technical consulting expertise. We provide solutions for clients in the Hydrocarbons, Minerals \& Metals, Chemicals, and Infrastructure industries. As part of one of the world’s largest engineering firms, we continue to push boundaries and extend our capabilities globally. Worley Consulting is a company that prides itself on providing safe and high\-quality services that exceed our customer’s expectations, which is why we manage some of the world's leading projects. Our aim is to recruit, develop, and most importantly, retain the people who share our vision and strategy. Worley Consulting provides a full range of geo\-environmental consultancy services with a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation. Within the UK, Worley Consulting has a team of water specialists based within our Bristol, London, Saudi Arabia. Our consulting service lines include Decommissioning, Restoration and Geosciences, Environment and Society and Water Solutions, together with engineering and technical consultancy expertise to the energy and resources sectors. **Job Title:** **Associate Technical Consultant, Water Engineer** **Role Context:** We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Process Engineer to join our growing Water team. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on the delivery of municipal, industrial and energy\-sector water projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and specialist process engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept development through FEED, detailed design, commissioning support and operational improvement programmes. The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, desalination, water reuse and industrial water treatment projects supporting clients in energy, chemicals, mining, infrastructure and utility sectors. The Principal Process Engineer will act as a recognised technical authority within the Water team, supporting project delivery, client engagement, business development and the development of junior engineers. **You'll be:** **Technical Leadership** * Leading process engineering activities on water, wastewater, desalination, water reuse and industrial water treatment projects. * Providing technical leadership during concept, feasibility, Pre\-FEED, FEED and detailed design phases. * Developing and reviewing Process Design Basis documents, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P\&IDs), mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations, treatment process sizing calculations and process control philosophies. * Undertaking technology assessment, process selection and optioneering studies. * Providing specialist technical support and troubleshooting for operating facilities. * Performing technical assurance reviews and independent checking activities. * Ensuring engineering deliverables are produced in accordance with client requirements and applicable standards. **Project Delivery** * Delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards. * Coordinating activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control disciplines. * Supporting project managers with planning, resource forecasting and technical risk management. * Participating in client workshops, design reviews, HAZOPs, technical reviews and value engineering sessions. * Contributing to commissioning planning and operational readiness activities where required. **Client Relationship Management** * Building and maintaining strong client relationships through the provision of trusted technical advice. * Acting as the technical point of contact for key clients. * Presenting technical solutions and recommendations to clients and stakeholders. * Supporting technical due diligence, owner's engineer and independent engineering assignments. * Representing the company at professional events, conferences and industry forums. **Business Development** * Supporting preparation of technical and commercial proposals. * Leading technical input into bids, tenders and framework opportunities. * Developing innovative solutions that address client challenges and deliver value. * Contributing to market engagement and strategic growth initiatives within the Water sector. * Assisting with capability statements, thought leadership material and technical publications. **People Development** * Mentoring and coaching graduate, engineer and senior engineer level staff. * Supporting competency development and succession planning within the Water team. * Providing technical guidance, peer reviews and knowledge sharing across the business. * Contributing to Community of Practice **You'll have:** **Experience:** Knowledge and experience will include the following: **Essential** * Significant experience in process engineering within the water sector. * Proven track record delivering complex water and wastewater projects. * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Strong client\-facing and stakeholder management skills. * Experience preparing and reviewing process engineering deliverables. **Desirable** * Industrial water treatment experience within energy, mining, chemicals or manufacturing sectors. * Desalination and water reuse experience. * Technical due diligence, owner's engineer or independent engineering experience. * Experience supporting bids and business development activities. A willingness to travel, stay away from home and undertake site\-based work The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in several of the following areas: * Municipal water treatment * Municipal wastewater treatment * Industrial wastewater treatment * Water reuse and resource recovery * Desalination (SWRO and BWRO) * Membrane technologies (UF, MBR, RO) * Sludge treatment and biosolids management * Advanced oxidation processes * Chemical dosing systems * Hydraulic and process modelling * Process safety and risk assessment * Commissioning and operational support * Technical due diligence and asset performance reviews **Qualifications:** * Masters in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related engineering discipline. * Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership through IChemE or equivalent professional institution. * Postgraduate qualification in water, wastewater, environmental or process engineering would be advantageous. **Personal Attributes** * Recognised technical expert with strong engineering judgement. * Commercially aware and client focused. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving. * Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders. * Commitment to safety, quality and technical excellence. * Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. **Moving forward together** We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values\-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.