Senior Principal Process Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the water sector is hiring a Senior Principal Process Engineer to drive Wastewater projects across the South East. This role requires a degree in Chemical/Process Engineering and significant industry experience. You'll mentor a team, guide project execution, and ensure high standards of delivery. Competitive salary and benefits offered for this pivotal position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the water industry.
• Experience in design and construction environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to clients on Wastewater projects.
• Lead technical execution and guide Project Managers.
• Mentor and develop regional team of Process Engineers.

Skills

Process calculations

Mass balance

Control philosophy

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

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 Wastewater experience to drive major projects across the South East. This pivotal role can be based in Brighton, Ashford, Kings Hill, or Southampton.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a key strategic advisor to our clients, leading the technical execution of ground-breaking Wastewater projects from inception through to construction. Your expertise will be vital in guiding Project Managers, ensuring high-level execution that meets cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

• Beyond project delivery, you will be instrumental in mentoring and developing our regional team of Process Engineers and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships across our multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering (or equivalent) and ideally Chartered Engineer status, with demonstrable experience in the water industry.

• Technical mastery in process calculations, mass balance, control philosophy, commissioning, HAZOPs, and P&ID development. Experience in 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.

Why Join Us

• Our People Culture: We\'re a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I

• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

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