Process Engineering Lead - Waste Water

Jacobs, Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Process Engineering Lead - Waste Water

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

obs are proud to be at the forefront of the biggest transformation and investment programme of the UK Water sector in decades, creating a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to redefine water and infrastructure.

Collaborating with our JV Partners and Customers, Jacobs bring together exceptional talent and expertise to achieve outstanding results through the delivery of world class engineering solutions across the Design, Build and Asset Management of high value CAPEX programmes for Waste Water Treatment systems, pumping stations, sewer networks and associated CAPEX assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Alongside our existing portfolio of UK wide high profile projects our recent success in securing a strategic high value Design and Build Framework will provide you the platform and opportunity to grow your career in the Water Industry, in this key role you won’t just witness this transformation — you’ll drive it!

Based in our Manchester office, in this newly created exciting opportunity as Framework Process Engineering Lead you will gain the opportunity to take on a high‑profile client‑facing role, shaping, developing and implementing technical excellence, influencing best practices, and playing a pivotal role in delivering sustainable water solutions. Your remit will include

• Act as the key stakeholder for the client, Framework Manager, and Design Managers within the wider Jacobs engineering team, collaborating with the Head of Discipline and Process Delivery Director for resourcing, client relationship management and mentoring.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and support to resolve issues and overcome obstacles across projects.
• Guide and mentor colleagues and peers to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients through AMP8 and beyond.
• Drive innovation by introducing new initiatives, challenging technical solutions, managing and implementing improvement.
• Provide technical advice and support to resolve issues and overcome obstacles across projects.
• Lead multi‑disciplined teams delivering excellence for our clients across all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Lead and optimise process engineering delivery across the Framework programme.
• Drive innovation and identifying opportunities to maximise Client value.
• Foster and continuously develop a partnership working relationship with our Client and JV partners.
• Mentor, coach and support personal and professional development of colleagues and peers to continuous.

• A progressive career leading multi‑disciplinary Design teams within the water sector, with an open and inclusive approach to leadership and teamwork.
• Demonstrable track record in the development, engineering and delivery of innovative complex solutions.
• Chartered Ceng/IChem.
• Able to work effectively with stakeholders across all functional disciplines, skills and areas of expertise.
• Comfortable building professional relationships while fostering an inclusive environment.
• Excellent organisational and proactive planning skills, abilities. comfortable coordinating multiple work streams and meetings.
• Innovative and technical excellence mindset – committed to continuous improvement and team personal and professional development.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working…