Senior Bioresources Process Engineer

Jacobs

Jacobs

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Posted on May 2, 2026
Market
Water

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

In this newly created role, you will gain the opportunity to join a growing team responsible for the design, development and delivery of sludge treatment processes including our own Jacobs Bioresources process technologies, throughout their lifecycle from strategic concept stage through feasibility, engineering, installation, acceptance testing, reliability, performance trials and asset management.

Our Bioresources capability at Jacobs delivers consulting, innovation, design, operating and asset management expertise to resolve significant technical and commercial challenges to the the ever developing global Bioresources industry, positioning Jacobs as market and technology leaders in this space.

The scope and remit of this new role will include;

  • Strategy and Innovation development.
  • Environmental and economic regulation management.
  • FEED - Front-end engineering design of, solids handling, municipal sewage sludge treatment digesters, pre-treatment processes and associated equipment.
  • Engineering analysis and modelling.
  • Detail design.
  • Asset management and planning.
Here's what you'll need

We would be delighted to hear from candidates coming from bioresources, wastewater, composting, food waste, municipal solid waste, or food processing industries, with a blend of the following experience:

  • Biomass processing.
  • Design of digesters, pre-treatment, or associated equipment.
  • Design of solids handling processes, odour control, composting, drying, biosolids and aerobic processes, anaerobic digestion.
  • Design of municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities.
  • Emissions to air mitigation.
  • Design of odour control and abatement systems.
  • Odour/methane emissions modelling and sampling.
  • Relevant academic qualifications, such as a bachelor’s degree or higher in a subject such as ghemical or mechanical engineering.

Best of luck with your application !

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

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