Principal Process Engineer (@one Alliance)

Binnies; Wetherden; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day working fortnight

Competitive pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Volunteering day each year

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical cover

Support Of 2 Paid Qualifications

Annual bonus

Job summary

Binnies, part of the @one Alliance, seeks a Principal Process Engineer to lead national process engineering standards and drive innovative, sustainable designs for Anglian Water AMP8 projects. Based in Peterborough, you will mentor engineers and ensure high-quality, compliant outputs across complex water infrastructure programmes.

You will champion safety, governance, and value-focused engineering, shaping standards and delivering strategic direction for the discipline within the Alliance.

Qualifications

• As a Principal Process Engineer, provide national and sector-leading expertise across the @one Alliance.
• Develop and implement engineering procedures and quality frameworks.
• Support supplier selection and framework development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the process engineering authority across the Alliance.
• Lead development and implementation of technical standards and quality procedures.
• Mentor senior engineers and guide project delivery.
• Drive value-driven, sustainable process solutions for AMP8 outcomes.
• Ensure design outputs are compliant, consistent and value-focused.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality standards

HAZOP

Tools

Engineering standards

Job description

Peterborough

The Vacancy

Binnies an RSK Group company is looking for a Principal Process Engineer to join us as part of our @one Alliance Partnership. Job Title: Principal Process Engineer Location: Peterborough

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical cover
• Support Of 2 Paid Qualifications
• Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)

Principal Process Engineer

Join the @one Alliance – a collaborative partnership of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we prepare for the challenges and opportunities of AMP8 and beyond, we’re looking for exceptional leaders who can set direction, drive innovation, and shape the future of water infrastructure.

At Anglian Water, we’re Always Exploring – ensuring we remain competitive, attractive, and rewarding for both existing and prospective employees. By Doing The Right Thing, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding our people fairly and transparently, while Building Trust through a culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing.

Your Purpose

As a Principal Process Engineer, you will provide national and sector-leading expertise across the @one Alliance. Acting as the authority for the discipline, you will define standards, champion quality and innovation, and guide the development of value-driven, sustainable solutions. You’ll set the strategic direction for process engineering, support complex project needs, mentor senior engineers, and ensure the delivery of consistent, compliant, and future-focused designs that help deliver AMP8 outcomes and Anglian Water’s long-term environmental ambitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the process engineering authority, providing expert independent advice, arbitration, and governance across the Alliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of engineering procedures, technical standards, and quality frameworks, embedding a right-first-time approach.
• Support supplier and specialist partner selection through competency assessments, performance monitoring, and framework development.
• Identify, develop, and continuously improve standard products to enhance efficiency, consistency, carbon reduction, and natural capital outcomes.
• Undertake independent audits of design outputs to ensure quality, compliance, consistency, and adherence to specifications, addressing gaps through training and procedural improvements.
• Provide direction on complex or escalated design challenges, including sourcing external expertise where needed.
• Champion excellence in health, safety, and welfare, including CDM compliance and process-specific safety (HAZOP, DSEAR) reviews and standards.