Principal Process Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Process Engineer for projects in the water and waste sector. This role involves leading process design and providing technical guidance while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have substantial experience in process engineering, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £60,000 – £70,000 and allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70k

Clear progression and development support

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in process engineering within the water & waste sector.
• Strong knowledge of treatment processes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience in outline and detailed process design.

Responsibilities

• Leading process design on single and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Providing technical leadership and driving best-practice solutions.
• Delivering outline and detailed process designs for water and wastewater schemes.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Knowledge of treatment processes

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

Water & Waste Sector • UK locations: Croydon, Exeter, Swindon (Hybrid) • Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 • Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours

We’re looking for a Principal Process Engineer to take a leading role in delivering innovative water and wastewater projects that genuinely make a difference. You’ll work at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary design teams while mentoring and developing the next generation of engineers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading process design on single and multi-disciplinary projects
• Providing technical leadership and driving best-practice solutions
• Delivering outline and detailed process designs for water and wastewater schemes
• Undertaking site and process surveys of existing assets
• Reviewing and checking designs produced by others
• Managing client and stakeholder relationships
• Supporting and line-managing developing engineers

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Significant experience in process engineering within the water & waste sector
• Strong knowledge of treatment processes, standards, and regulations
• Experience in outline and detailed process design
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Desirable:

• ATEX/DSEAR and HAZOP experience
• CAD/BIM knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

• Lead high-impact projects that support sustainability and climate resilience
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Clear progression and strong professional development support
• Collaborative, people-first culture
• Competitive benefits alongside a salary up to £70k

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.