Principal Process Engineer - Water Systems & Innovation

Sweco; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid working

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Job summary

Sweco UK is seeking a proactive Principal Process Engineer to lead process design across AMP8 projects within the Anglian Water @one Alliance. You will guide engineers, review designs for quality and compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet demanding delivery targets.

The role requires a degree in chemical, mechanical or process engineering, Chartered status or progress toward it, and extensive water-sector experience. Join a team focused on sustainable, innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in chemical, mechanical or process engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Extensive experience in water sector and process design.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulations and environmental requirements.
• Proven track record mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality through the process design workflow to deliver projects on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
• Review mass balances, process sizing, hydraulic calculations, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other design documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Check construction site design queries and change requests for prompt, accurate responses and design integrity.
• Support Project Design Managers with design planning and stakeholder engagement for process design acceptance.
• Provide technical input for supplier contracts and deliverables review.
• Champion health, safety, and welfare, ensuring designs comply with process standards and hazardous area regulations (DSEAR).
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering growth and promoting best practice.
• Embrace innovation and digital technologies to drive continuous improvement and reduce environmental impact in design.
• Participate in wider Anglian Water initiatives such as HAZOPs and standards forums.

Skills

Leadership

Process design

Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Water sector

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Process)

Job description

Sweco UK is seeking a proactive Principal Process Engineer to lead process design across AMP8 projects within the Anglian Water @one Alliance. You will guide engineers, review designs for quality and compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet demanding delivery targets.

The role requires a degree in chemical, mechanical or process engineering, Chartered status or progress toward it, and extensive water-sector experience. Join a team focused on sustainable, innovative solutions.