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Process Engineer

M Group


Job Location:

Colchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 October 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Right across infrastructure theres a requirement to not only maintain but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life while being safety first and client and customer centric in a friendly fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

    Where will you be working

    We help our clients safeguard the water supply improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

    This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.

    Want to be a part of it

    What will you be doing

    As our Process Engineer youll form a key part of the Design Team. Reporting to the Design Manager and contributing to the development and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and noninfrastructure solutions. Youll help transform early concepts into practical efficient and sustainable outcomes ensuring process designs are safe compliant and aligned with performance cost and environmental objectives.

    In this role youll develop and refine treatment process designs carry out detailed engineering assessmentsincluding mass balances hydraulic modelling equipment sizing and system capacity checks. Produce essential technical documentation such as PFDs P&IDs calculations and reports. Youll also review supplier proposals embed process safety and riskmanagement principles. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to assist with design integration model development and structured design reviews. Ensuring all outputs meet industry standards regulatory expectations and internal governance.

    Youll contribute to safebydesign principles under CDM assist with technical problemsolving during project delivery. Help maintain programme cost and quality commitments by identifying risks early and effective decisionmaking. Your work will also support innovation sustainability and carbonreduction initiatives through digital tools and continuous improvement. This position allows you to influence the full project lifecycle while strengthening both your technical expertise and collaborative impact.

    What youll bring

    • A Degree in Chemical Process Environmental Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
    • Practical experience within water wastewater or another process-intensive sector.
    • A solid grounding in treatment process fundamentals design methodologies and performance optimization.
    • Experience preparing or supporting technical documentation such as calculations reports specifications and design drawings.
    • An understanding of engineering risk management and health safety and environmental legislation relevant to infrastructure projects.
    • The ability to interpret data apply sound engineering judgement and solve technical problems effectively.
    • Confidence in using digital engineering tools modelling software and standard IT applications.
    • A proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
    • A genuine interest in sustainable design and environmentally responsible engineering practices.
    • Do you hold a valid driving licence
    Whats in it for you
    We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work some of which include;
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • Online GP service 24 hours a day 365 days a year
    • Employee assistance programme
    • My Rewards portal access to 1000s of retail discounts
    • Life assurance
    • Cycle to work salary finance and give as you earn schemes
    • Enhanced maternity paternity leave and adoption leave
    • Reward and recognition scheme
    • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!
    In addition this role offers;
    • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
    • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
    • Health Care Cash Plan giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
    • Private Healthcare - single cover
    • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    • Discretionary bonus scheme

    About us

    We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work attracting diverse and talented people who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

    Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind to ensure your aspirations and ways of working align with ours.

    • Were responsible and go further for our people clients communities and the planet
    • Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
    • Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
    • Were ambitious and embrace opportunity to lead essential infrastructure services for life

    Whether youre a trainee apprentice or graduate or progressing through your career our people benefit from industry recognised programmes training and development.

    Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

    Please note: Occasionally job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

    For certain roles successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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