Principal Process Engineer - Energy

Stantec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Annual leave options

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead multidisciplinary project teams within their Energy & Resources team. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, manage project scope and budgets, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of sustainable energy projects, contributing to cleaner technologies and optimised performance.

Compensation includes a competitive salary, bonus schemes, and benefits like private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in the energy, water, or broader process industries.
• Membership in a relevant engineering institution such as IChemE.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage project scope, risk, budgets, and team performance.
• Mentor and coach process engineers to support professional growth.

Skills

Technical leadership experience

Managing projects and budgets

Client collaboration

Safe design commitment

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

The global Energy Transition is reshaping how we produce, distribute and consume energy – driving a fundamental shift toward a lower‑carbon future. At Stantec we are committed to being at the forefront of this transformation, helping clients deliver innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions that will define the next generation of energy infrastructure.

We are looking to recruit a Principal Process Engineer for future opportunities within our Energy & Resources team. The role is ideally based in Redditch, Newcastle, Birmingham or Manchester and offers the chance to contribute to some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the sector.

You will join our Waste & Generation team, working across a diverse portfolio that includes conventional EfW plants, district heating networks, gasification schemes, hydrogen generation projects and multiple biogas facilities. This is your opportunity to help shape the engineering solutions that will power a more sustainable future.

The Role

As a Principal Process Engineer you will lead multidisciplinary project teams and guide the delivery of innovative, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions. You will work closely with global experts, applying your technical knowledge to solve complex challenges and support clients across the full project lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams
• Leading digital delivery strategies, from process modelling and mass balances to P&IDs
• Using appropriate software tools to develop solutions and ensure successful project outcomes
• Managing project scope, risk, budgets and team performance
• Mentoring and coaching process engineers to support their professional growth
• Supporting safe design practices and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in HSE
• Collaborating with clients both on‑site and remotely to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Playing a central role in shaping project direction, driving technical excellence and ensuring our solutions deliver real value for clients and communities

Your Impact

Your work will directly influence how energy is generated, recovered and utilised across the UK and beyond. By leading the development of sustainable process solutions you will help clients transition to cleaner technologies, optimise performance and reduce environmental impact. You will guide teams through complex engineering challenges, ensuring that designs are safe, efficient and future‑ready, and that the capabilities of the process engineering community continue to grow.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity you should be degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline, with experience in the energy, water or broader process industries. Experience across both is highly valued. You must also be a member of a relevant engineering institution such as IChemE.

You Will Bring

• Strong technical leadership experience across multidisciplinary projects
• Experience managing people, tasks, budgets, scope and risk
• Confidence working closely with clients, both on‑site and remotely
• A commitment to safe design and continuous improvement
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering sustainable engineering solutions

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan and annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard
• Industry‑leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions and a professional progression plan to support chartered status
• Hybrid / flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance
• A friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is valued and driven to succeed

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.