The Vacancy
WRc are seeking a technically driven and solutions-oriented
Consultant Process Engineer with experience in seawater desalination and wastewater reuse to join our Desalination and Water Reuse team within our Water Science directorate at WRc.
This is a
full-time, permanent,
hybrid role which provides an opportunity to combine working at our office / laboratory / test facilities in Swindon, visiting client sites / offices (in the UK and overseas) and working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to feasibility studies and concept-level designs for desalination and wastewater reuse projects, including hybrid and advanced membrane systems (e.g., SWRO, BWRO, MBR, tertiary treatment).
- Perform process modelling and evaluations using tools such as WAVE, IMSDesign, and similar membrane design software to support early-stage concept development and decision-making.
- Identify and refine technical solutions to optimise water and wastewater treatment processes, improving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
- Engage with academics and industry specialists in the related topics to stay at the forefront of innovation and share insights internally and with clients.
- Support development of the team’s technical strategy and contribute to the identification of new services, tools, or markets in collaboration with senior leadership.
Person Specification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
- Previous proven experience in water or wastewater treatment, with significant exposure to desalination and/or reuse technologies.
- Understanding of membrane-based treatment processes, water chemistry, and brine/waste management options.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly in reports and presentations.
- Inquisitive, keen to understand the needs of our customers, and motivated to proactively develop innovative ideas and solutions.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work effectively in remote and collaborative team environments.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary from £35,000 depending on experience
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
Please See The Full Job Description Under Documents.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.
WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
