Company Information
Salinity Solutions was launched in 2021 as a spin-out from the University of Birmingham, after eight years of research and development in the laboratories there and at Aston University. We are a young company, developing an advanced reverse osmosis (RO) process technology that offers higher recovery (water removal), using less energy and reducing costs by 30 – 55% compared with conventional systems. We are now in the commercialisation stage, rolling out pilot systems in multiple markets around the world, negotiating licences with some of the largest global water engineering companies, working in municipal, industrial and mining applications. We are a small and motivated team (currently 13 full time people) based Kings Norton in Birmingham. We maintain flexible working, with the focus on getting stuff done as efficiently as possible.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a project engineer to work within our engineering team and with international delivery partners to manage the design, build and operation of our Hybatch hybrid batch reverse osmosis systems.
The role is customer-facing and will combine working in the UK and internationally alongside Salinity Solutions’ engineers, as well as those of our customers and delivery partners. You will become a hands-on expert in the functional performance of our market leading Hybatch reverse osmosis systems, enabling customers to dramatically improve their water treatment efficiency and quality.
Main Duties
- Oversee engineering projects from start to finish whilst managing project schedules, budgets and resources and providing regular status updates.
- Collaborate with internal teams and our manufacturing partners in the UK and India and liaise with external contractors, suppliers and customers.
- Ownership of the full project lifecycle from design to project delivery, training and handover.
- Act as the main point of contact for site-related project issues, building strong stakeholder relationships, managing communications effectively, and chairing or facilitating project meetings as required.
- Proactively manage project risks and opportunities, including escalation and management of issues outside of your control.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting and prepare and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, design packs and reports.
- Authoring of operation and maintenance manuals.
- Manage change control processes.
- Lead Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) activities.
- Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications including electrical schematics, general assembly drawings and piping and instrumentation drawings.
- Leading HAZOP, FAT, and SAT processes and authoring of associated documents.
- Ensure all projects comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities including the troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues.
- Provide onsite customer training in the use, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Hybatch RO systems.
- Positively support and lead new ways of working.
- Manage the workshop and test laboratory facilities.
- Set high standards, challenge the status quo, and deliver continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attributes Required
- Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related discipline) with significant post graduate experience (essential).
- Proven experience of leading complex projects in a project engineering/management role, including the ability to integrate input from different technical areas and other departments.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Proven communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders and colleagues to develop solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation.
- Proven application of innovation, particularly with emerging technologies and/or environmental solutions.
- Sound knowledge of general engineering standards and specifications.
- Strong management of drawing revisions and issues.
- Familiarity with safety analysis techniques such as HAZOP.
- Knowledge of and experience of working to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR).
- Experience of working with high pressure process pipework, fittings and pumps.
- Previous experience managing multiple projects across production/manufacturing sites.
- Hands on approach to work (essential)
- Willingness to explore various opportunities of the role, keen to manage an array of small projects, tasks and resources as needed.
- Proficient in CAD software would be beneficial.
- Experience working on municipal, process or industrial water treatment works or clean/wastewater infrastructure.
- Field experience of commissioning and maintaining process technology equipment, ideally reverse osmosis, nanofiltration or ultrafiltration treatment systems.
- Experience of PLC/HMI programming and configuring motor drive VFDs.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to travel internationally.
Package & Benefits
- 37.5 hours p/w.
- £55k plus benefits.
- Contributory Pensions Scheme (after probation)
- Private Medical Care (after probation)
- Free Parking onsite
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days in the office per week)
How to apply
- Please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] (strictly no agencies please)
- Due to the volume of applications, if we don’t make contact, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Closing date 10th July 2027
Pay: £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Degree, HNC, HND, DipHE, or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Do you have experience managing engineering projects from design through to commissioning and handover?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Do you have experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, process, or engineering environment?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Do you have experience interpreting engineering drawings (e.g. electrical schematics, GA drawings, P&IDs)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Do you have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship?
Yes
No
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence and are you willing to travel internationally?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B30 3HG
