Chemical Engineer

Company: WHD Consulting Ltd.
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Location: Slough
Job Description:

Applications / CFD Engineer – Slough

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and refine applications for UV equipment across a range of use cases

• Conduct research and literature reviews to inform application development.

• Perform CFD simulations using ANSYS to evaluate and optimize system performance.

• Lead and execute practical on-site studies in collaboration with global partners.

• Collect, analyze, and present data from trials and modeling activities.

• Develop tools and guidance to support product sizing and specification.

• Identify emerging application opportunities and contribute to investment prioritization.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-focused language.

• Support the creation of technical and commercial materials for both internal and external audiences.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree or PhD in engineering, physics, or related field.

• Experience with computer-based modelling (CFD, MATLAB, Python).

• Skilled in research and literature review, combining public and internal data.

• Excellent with data: analysis, interpretation, and clear presentation of results.

• Strong communicator; can simplify complex technology for any audience.

• Ability to manage and perform practical on-site studies.

• Collaborative and customer-focused mindset.

Preferred:

• Experienced with ANSYS Fluent.

• Understanding of water processes, especially disinfection treatment, especially UV.

• Familiar with photobiological and photochemical processes.

• Scripting for data processing and automation.

Posted: May 1st, 2026