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About Pell Frischmann:
Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
Graduate Process Engineer - Exeter
You will be joining a hard working and experienced team specialising predominantly on wastewater and clean water projects, infrastructure, or non-infrastructure.
The team work collaboratively across the UK and this role would be based in our Croydon office. You will have the opportunity to work on many key projects in the Water sector. One of our recent successes was the upgrade of the Arley Sewage Treatment Works to comply with stringent water quality targets under the Water Framework Directive. Please follow the link to find out more and explore other exciting projects you could be working on!
On joining Pell Frischmann you will become part of an expert, multidisciplinary team where you will gain training and experience in your chosen specialism. Woking alongside an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team you will be engaged in projects from conception through to tender and construction. Generally, schemes will include site visits, internal and client design review meetings, contractor, and vendor liaison etc.
Additionally, you will be enrolled onto our 2 year Graduate programme. This exciting programme is built around the competence requirements of professional institutions and a great way to kick start your career. You will have opportunity to network with others graduates across the Group and develop key skills such as project management, business and personal effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
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As a Graduate Process Engineer, you’ll:
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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
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
| Category | Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications | Degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline | Working towards or interest in Chartership (IMechE or equivalent) |
| Experience | Graduate or early-career level (0–2 years) | Experience through placements, internships, or a year in industry in water or process engineering |
| Technical Skills | Understanding of core Process engineering principles | Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes |
| Ability to produce calculations and technical documentation | ||
| Awareness of health & safety and design risk management | Experience with non-infra water assets and treatment plant design | |
| Software & Tools | 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 | |
| Personal Skills | Strong communication and teamwork skills | Ability to manage small design tasks independently |
| Proactive approach and eagerness to learn | Client-facing experience or site exposure |
To be considered for this role you would need to have a keen interest in a career within Process Engineering and come from a Chemical Engineering Study Background too.
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. Unfortunately, this means we cannot accept applications where the right to work is time-limited and would expire before the programme ends (July 2029).
Why Pell Frischmann?
We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. 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. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!
To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.