Principal Process Engineer — Water Design & Leadership

SWECO UK LIMITED; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday + 5 extra

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Sweco UK Limited is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across process design and capital delivery in the Anglian Water @one Alliance. You will oversee design integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance while guiding junior engineers.

Join a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with flexible hybrid working and opportunities to influence major AMP8 projects. Strong leadership and sector experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is preferred.
• Extensive experience in water sector process design and capital delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage process design workflows to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Review mass balances, P&IDs, and hydraulic calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide design leadership and mentor junior engineers across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Process design

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Process)

Job description

Sweco UK Limited is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across process design and capital delivery in the Anglian Water @one Alliance. You will oversee design integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance while guiding junior engineers.

Join a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with flexible hybrid working and opportunities to influence major AMP8 projects. Strong leadership and sector experience are essential.