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.
Principal Process Engineer – Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
- Competitive pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company car or car allowance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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