Principal Process Engineer

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 to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Check construction site design queries and change requests to provide prompt, accurate responses and maintain 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 all designs comply with process standards and hazardous area regulations (DSEAR).
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering professional growth and promoting best practice.
• Embrace innovation and digital technologies to drive continuous improvement and reduce carbon impact in design.
• Participate in wider Anglian Water initiatives such as HAZOPs, technical standards forums, and emergency response activities.
• About You
• We're seeking a proactive and experienced Principal Process Engineer with strong leadership and technical skills. Ideally, you will have:
• An engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Extensive experience within the water sector, particularly process design and capital delivery projects.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and environmental requirements.
• A proven track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Experience in a Design & Build environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities with a collaborative approach.
• A genuine commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of engineering solutions.
• Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you could be aligned to one of our four business units:
• Place Based Thinking
• Water
• Water Recycling (East and West)
• Why Join Us?
• At Anglian Water, we believe in being Safer Every Day
• Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

Additional Information

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, we're looking for talented individuals to help us 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 within one of our four business units, you will provide technical leadership and direction to process engineers, ensuring that process design deliverables are thoroughly checked, fit for purpose, and meet all required standards and project outcomes.

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