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Location: Leeds, UK
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has been working with Yorkshire Water since MMB's creation in 1999, delivering a huge variety of projects - from restoring and upgrading picturesque reservoirs, to installing the latest technology to provide clean drinking water or treat sewerage to protect rivers - we've done it all. We have several frameworks with Yorkshire Water and remain a delivery partner into AMP8, keeping our team of over 300 people busy for years to come.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands-on role in the successful delivery of projects. As a Process Engineer for our Yorkshire region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the process functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all process aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a Process engineer includes:

Testing: Undertake laboratory and sampling work on site, record and interpret the results
Review: Analyse data to lead the preparation and analysis of key process options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders whilst understanding risks associated with any gaps during commissioning
Documentation review: producing documentation including commissioning plans, inspection & test Plans, HAZCOMM & completion.
What you’ll need:

CSCS and SSSTS
HNC / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Understand civil engineering principles and practices
Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
What’s in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached

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