Principal Process Engineer

Principal Process Engineer (Water) Working Location: UK (Hybrid) Key Responsibilities: - Lead process design across major water and wastewater projects - Oversee process design outputs to ensure safety, quality, and compliance - Review and approve technical deliverables, reports, and specifications - Develop practical and efficient design solutions from project scope and site data - Lead and support engineers and graduates within the team - Check and approve calculations including mass balances, hydraulic profiles, and system sizing - Support development of process flow diagrams, control philosophies, and commissioning strategies - Ensure designs align with industry and regulatory standards - Manage design changes and ensure accurate documentation - Support planning and estimation of design activities - Participate in HAZOPs and technical review meetings - Provide technical input into tenders and project delivery Requirements: - Strong background in process design within the UK water sector - Experience across wastewater treatment and process design delivery - Understanding of clean water and wastewater systems - Chartered Engineer (or working towards) - Experience with HAZOP studies (chairing beneficial) - Strong technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills - Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers - Degree, HND, or equivalent experience - Full UK driving licence Contract Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Hybrid (UK-based) Benefits: - Opportunity to lead technical delivery across complex water and wastewater projects - Strong pipeline of long-term AMP programme work secured - Significant leadership responsibility mentoring engineers and graduates - Involvement across the full project lifecycle - Real influence in technical direction and project delivery Take the next step towards leadership in the water sector and develop your skills within a forward-thinking engineering environment. Apply now to join a team delivering impactful water infrastructure projects