Job Description
65000 – 80000 per annumManchester, England
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Permanent
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My Client is recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer in the Water SectorWe are seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to take a leading role in delivering process engineering solutions across water and wastewater projects. This is a senior position suited to a Chartered (or near Chartered) Engineer with strong expertise in treatment processes, who enjoys combining technical leadership with practical design delivery. You will play a key role in developing and approving process designs, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring solutions are robust, efficient and aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
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The RoleAs a Principal Process Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across projects, taking ownership of process design and supporting the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading the development of efficient and practical process design solutionsReviewing and approving design deliverables, reports, specifications and design risk assessments (DRAs)Checking and approving mass balances, process sizing, hydraulic calculations and process flow diagramsReviewing control philosophies and commissioning strategiesProviding technical guidance and oversight across projects and supporting tender submissionsDirecting and mentoring engineers and graduatesEnsuring designs comply with relevant technical standards, professional guidance and water company requirementsEnsuring project design changes are properly implemented and recordedWorking in accordance with formal design processes and proceduresEstimating design hours and supporting project planningAttending and leading HAZOP, ALM, KM and other technical review meetingsReviewing and communicating technical standards, procedures and updatesSupporting the continuous improvement of process engineering standards and practicesAbout YouWe are looking for a highly capable process engineer with strong experience in the water sector and a track record of delivering effective treatment solutions.
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Experience and Qualifications: Extensive process design experience within the regulated water industryExtensive knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and plant designExperience delivering process design for water and/or wastewater projectsDegree, HND or significant practical experience from technician level progressionStrong IT and digital capabilityChartered Engineer statusIdeally experience across both clean water and wastewater projectsExperience participating in or leading HAZOP studies (ideally as Chair)Experience supporting tenders and technical proposalsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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