Principal Process Engineer - Energy

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Principal Process Engineer. You will lead projects focused on energy transition, working on innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Holidays

Private medical

Gym discounts

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in energy, water, or related industries.
• Membership of a relevant engineering institution such as IChemE.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering innovative engineering solutions.
• Manage project scope, risk, and budgets.
• Mentor and coach process engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Client Focus

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

Principal Process Engineer - Energy, Warrington

Client:

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

The Energy Transition is the fundamental shift underway in how we, as a global community, produce, distribute, and consume energy, with the overarching goal of transitioning to a lower carbon future.

Will you be part of the solution? If you are passionate about making a difference in the sector, then join Stantec's industry-leading Energy team in driving the change!

We are seeking Principal Process Engineers for future opportunities within our Energy & Resources team. This role can be based in any of our UK offices, ideally reachable from the Midlands.

As part of our Waste and Generation Team, you will work on projects including EfW plants, district heating, gasification, hydrogen generation, and biogas projects.

You will lead a team of experts, delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, providing technical leadership on multi-disciplinary projects, managing project scope and risk, and leading digital delivery strategies using appropriate software. You will also mentor and coach process engineers to develop their expertise.

We emphasize a strong culture of HSE responsibility and continuous improvement.

More about our team can be found here: Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You:

You should have a degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Process Engineering or a related field, with experience in energy, water, or related industries. Membership of a relevant engineering institution such as IChemE is required.

You will provide technical leadership, manage budgets, scope, and risks, and work closely with clients both on and off-site. Embody our values of client focus, community-minded design, collaboration, and service excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: a close-knit, friendly, and collaborative environment
• Awards: recognized as a top employer and sustainable company
• Benefits: competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical, gym discounts, and more
• Flexible working
• Exciting projects across sectors in the UK & Ireland
• Leading training and professional development opportunities

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