Senior Process Engineer (Water) REF: 2607

Company Description

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across England, Northern Ireland and Ireland with over 200 staff.

Who We Are....

We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

Our Projects....

We deliver projects across the diverse range of the water, wastewater, and biosolids spectrum. This ranges from traditional detailed designs in the municipal water industry, to cutting edge efficiency, carbon capture, and resource recovery schemes for industrial clients. We operate across the full range of feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design, as well as support during construction and commissioning.

Our People....

Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do.

Business and client requirements are constantly changing; it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.

Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation.

We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents as an engineer.



Position

The Role....

Senior Engineer (Process) - REF: 2607

We are looking to recruit a Process Senior Process Engineer to join our Water design team. The successful candidate will join a growing team with senior support and will have the opportunity as their career progresses to acquire a broad range of skills and experience in design and project management.

The role will provide you with essential engineering, communications and project delivery skills which are transferrable across any engineering project.

The following are examples of the types of project work that the Senior Process Engineer will have the opportunity to work on:

• Lead and deliver mechanical design across a range of water sector projects typically including municipal water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants
• Work within a design team including Mechanical, Process, Civil, E&I, CP and drafting team members
• Collaborate and plan design work and deliverables together with wider process MEICA team
• Design from conceptual phase through to project completion
• Development of Preliminary and Detailed Design reports, calculations and drawings
• Mentoring mechanical engineers promoting knowledge-sharing and team development in design in the water infrastructure
• Development and technical assurance of design including use of relevant software packages such as SUMO, WAVE, AFT or equivalent
• Producing design drawings, mechanical plant selection, technical specifications and P&ID's
• Preparing and checking design of mechanical installations
• Producing hydraulic calculations for gravity and pumped systems including pumping system analysis / pump selection
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets
• Ensuring all designs are completed in accordance with the relevant standards and specifications
• Ensuring all designs comply with all applicable Health and Safety standards and regulations
• Attending progress meetings with our Water design team, clients, contractors & suppliers

As the engineer's career progresses, they will be afforded opportunity to experience all aspects of project delivery and other areas of the business.

The location for this role will be in Birmingham



Requirements

The Candidate....

The ideal candidate will have:

• Engineering degree (Honours bachelor's degree or higher) in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar discipline relevant to the specification above
• 7+ years post-graduate experience
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with AutoCAD 'Plant 3D' modelling
• Knowledge of hydraulics design packages (Infoworks or Hades) would be beneficial
• Knowledge of process modelling software packages (Biowin, GPS-X, Sumo) would be an advantage.
• Good academic record
• Full clean driving license and own transport required
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Other information

What we offer....

• An attractive remuneration package
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Company mobile phone
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings

How to apply....

Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.