Senior Principal Process Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Inc.; Moor Side; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Principal Process Engineer in the UK to drive major water and wastewater projects. This role demands strong technical expertise in process engineering, involving leadership and mentor responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical/Process Engineering and relevant water industry experience. The position offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements, focusing on fostering a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to clients.
• Lead the technical execution of projects from inception to construction.
• Guide Project Managers to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Skills

Process calculations

Mass balance

Control philosophy

Commissioning

HAZOPs

P&ID development

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Ready to accelerate your career in the water sector? Join Stantec, a globally recognised leader and a top-tier strategic advisor to the industry. With the AMP8 cycle well underway and delivery intensifying, we are seeking a Senior Principal Process Engineer with extensive Water & Wastewater experience to drive major projects across the North. This pivotal role can be based in Warrington, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key strategic advisor to clients, leading the technical execution of ground-breaking projects from inception through to construction. Guide Project Managers and ensure high-level execution that meets cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Mentor and develop the regional team of Process Engineers and nurture strong, collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering (or equivalent) and, ideally, Chartered Engineer status. Demonstrable experience in the water industry with technical mastery in key process skills: process calculations, mass balance, control philosophy, commissioning, HAZOPs, and P&ID development. Experience in a design and construction environment is beneficial. Strong leadership, communication, and staff management skills to translate client needs into actionable solutions and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

• Our People Culture – a close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment
• Great Benefits – competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects across all sectors in the UK&I
• Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions

To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories #UKWater. About Stantec: The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.