Principal Process Engineer in Croydon

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Job Description

Principal Process Engineer

Water & Waste Sector

UK locations: Croydon, Exeter, Swindon (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours

The Opportunity

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 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

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