Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please note there is no external link here.

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.

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.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.