£65,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
Start Date: May 2026 (or sooner if available)
Permanent Opportunity
The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity for an experienced Principal Process Engineer to join a growing and forward-thinking engineering consultancy delivering high-impact projects across the UK water sector.
You’ll play a key role in leading process design solutions, driving technical excellence, and supporting the delivery of major wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and oversee process engineering design deliverables across multiple projects
- Develop efficient, innovative solutions from site visits and client briefs
- Approve key technical outputs including:
- Mass balances & hydraulic calculations
- Process flow diagrams
- Control philosophies & commissioning strategies
- Provide technical leadership to engineers and graduates
- Represent the business at HAZOP, ALM, KM and design review meetings
- Ensure compliance with water company standards and industry regulations
- Support project planning, including estimating design hours and resources
- Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all design activities
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years’ experience in process design within the UK regulated water industry
- Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and plant design
- Experience delivering process design for STW upgrades and capacity improvements
- Ability to check and approve complex technical calculations and reports
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Desirable
- Experience across both clean water and wastewater projects
- Previous involvement in HAZOP studies (ideally as Chair)
- Strong understanding of industry standards and best practice
Working Arrangements
- Office base: Trafford House, M32
- Hybrid working: up to 3 days from home for the right candidate
- Occasional site visits (expenses covered)
Why Join?
- Growing consultancy with a strong pipeline in the UK water sector
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Real opportunity to influence projects and mentor others
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
- Competitive package including:
- Pension
- Benefits scheme
- Ongoing training & development
Projects You’ll Work On
- Optioneering for sewage treatment capacity increases
- Design of sewage treatment upgrades across multiple UK water companies
- Wider involvement in infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
Interested?If you’re a senior process engineer ready to step up or an established principal looking for more autonomy, this is a great opportunity to join a business where your expertise will genuinely make an impact.
Apply now or contact me for a confidential chat.
