Overview

Stantec Southampton, United Kingdom

Senior Principal Process Engineer role at Stantec

The Opportunity

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

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to our clients, leading the technical execution of ground-breaking Wastewater projects from inception through to construction.
• Guide Project Managers, ensuring high-level execution that meets cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Mentor and develop our regional team of Process Engineers and nurture strong, collaborative relationships across our multidisciplinary teams.

About You

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering (or equivalent) and, ideally, Chartered Engineer status, with demonstrable experience in the water industry.
• Technical mastery in key process skills, including process calculations, mass balance, control philosophy, commissioning, HAZOPs, and P&ID development. Experience in a 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 are a close-knit team with a 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

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms of employment. We are committed to building an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.