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The successful candidate will lead process engineering activities through concept, optioneering, feasibility and detailed design phases, supporting the development of complex process and utility systems within large-scale infrastructure projects.\nThis role requires strong process design capability, systems thinking, and the ability to evaluate and justify engineering solutions through structured decision-making methodologies.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead process engineering studies from concept through detailed design.\nConduct optioneering and trade-off studies using methodologies such as:Pugh Matrix\nMulti-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)\nGap Analysis\nDesign Option Assessments\n\nDevelop and author:Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)\nPiping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)\nSystem Design Descriptions (SDDs)\nFunctional Specifications\nProcess Design Basis documents\n\nSupport implementation of systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.\nPerform technical assessments and compare alternative design solutions.\nInterface with multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems, mechanical, electrical, civil and safety engineering.\nParticipate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP and technical governance activities.\nSupport stakeholder engagement and technical decision-making.\n Required Skills:\nProcess design experience across water, utility, chemical, thermal, Balance of Plant (BoP), and waste/environmental systems, including treatment, distribution, storage, recovery, and sustainability projects.\nDemonstrable experience in process engineering, system design, equipment specification, PFD/P&ID development, HAZOP/risk assessments, utility and BoP systems, multidisciplinary project delivery, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management within highly regulated industrial environments.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nChartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable.\nDesirable Skills:\nPreferred Background in:\nNuclear\nEnergy\nUtilities\nChemicals\nOil & Gas\nHydrogen\nWater Treatment\nProcess Manufacturing\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. 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