Graduate Process Engineer – Exeter

Company: Pell Frischmann
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the process design of water and wastewater treatment works
  • Assist with process calculations, mass balances, and hydraulic assessments
  • Help develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and technical reports
  • Work with senior engineers on feasibility studies, outline design, and detailed design
  • Support site visits, commissioning activities, and performance reviews
  • Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental teams
  • Learn and apply UK water industry standards and best practice

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Working towards or interest in Chartership (IMechE or equivalent)
  • Graduate or early‑career level (0–2 years)
  • Experience through placements, internships, or a year in industry in water or process engineering
  • Understanding of core process engineering principles
  • Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes
  • Ability to produce calculations and technical documentation
  • Aware of health & safety and design risk management
  • Experience with non‑infrastructure water assets and treatment plant design
  • Competence in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with 2D/3D CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks)
  • Willingness to learn new engineering software
  • Familiarity with industry design tools or BIM environments
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage small design tasks independently
  • Proactive approach and eagerness to learn
  • Client‑facing experience or site exposure

Right to Work Requirements

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role due to salary thresholds. Applicants must already have the existing, unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full duration of our 2 to 3 year graduate programme. We cannot accept applications where the right to work is time‑limited and would expire before the programme ends (July 2029).

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and additional benefits.

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Posted: April 20th, 2026