Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer – Internal Opportunity

Be part of the future of process engineering, operational excellence and innovation at Biffa.

Internal applicants only – only current Biffa employees will be considered for this opportunity.

Location: South East Hours of work: Monday to Friday, days (37.5 hours per week)

A quick look at the role

Join us as a Senior Process Engineer and take a leading role in improving operational performance, process efficiency and engineering standards across our operations. You’ll lead complex process improvement initiatives, use data and technical expertise to identify opportunities, and work collaboratively with operational and engineering teams to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, reliability and cost efficiency.

Your core responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development and implementation of process improvements to increase operational efficiency, improve reliability and reduce costs.

• Analyse operational and process data to identify performance trends, root causes, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles and structured problem-solving techniques to deliver measurable results.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, operational teams and key stakeholders on process design, optimisation and best practice.

• Develop, review and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, P&IDs and technical specifications.

• Ensure process designs and operational changes meet relevant health and safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.

• Lead engineering projects involving process modifications, equipment upgrades and new installations, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, budgets and performance objectives.

• Evaluate existing processes and develop innovative, practical solutions to improve productivity, resource utilisation and overall operational performance.

• Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and project teams to ensure process improvements are implemented effectively and embedded into day-to-day operations.

• Support the development of business cases, technical assessments and project proposals, providing clear recommendations based on data, risk and expected benefits.

• Identify and share best practice across relevant Biffa sites, supporting consistency, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes, ensuring benefits are realised, sustained and communicated to key stakeholders.

Our essential requirements

• A degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or another relevant discipline), or equivalent relevant engineering experience.

• Significant experience in process engineering, process optimisation or a similar technical engineering role.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical improvements.

• Proven experience leading engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings and process documentation.

• Knowledge of relevant health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across operational and technical teams.

• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, driving change and delivering measurable improvements.

• Full, current UK driving licence and willingness to travel to relevant Biffa sites as required.

Interested in applying?

If you’re a current Biffa employee looking to take the next step in your engineering career, this is an opportunity to use your technical expertise and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact across our operations.

Please note: This is an internal vacancy, and applications will only be considered from existing Biffa employees.