Senior Process Engineer - Lead Innovation with Alliance

Location: Peterborough / Hybrid

Join Alliance - a collaborative powerhouse of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO), working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

With AMP8 now underway, we’re driving the most ambitious and innovative investment period yet, and we’re on the lookout for passionate, experienced Senior Process Engineers to lead the charge in designing sustainable water and water recycling solutions across the East of England.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll take on a leadership role within our Place-Based Thinking team, guiding and supporting teams across a portfolio of non-infrastructure water and water recycling projects. You’ll bring expert knowledge, mentorship, and oversight to ensure our designs are technically sound, sustainable, and aligned with both industry best practice and Anglian Water’s goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading and reviewing process design deliverables across a range of projects.
2. Checking P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams), calculations, and 3D models for accuracy, quality, safety, and compliance.
3. Providing engineering technical direction to process engineers across your region.
4. Driving low-carbon, sustainable design thinking into all aspects of process development.
5. Supporting the development and implementation of design alerts and lessons learned.
6. Ensuring designs comply with internal and external regulations and standards.
7. Collaborating closely with Principal Engineers, Portfolio Design Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver value-focused, fit-for-purpose solutions.
8. Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, fostering technical development across the team.
9. Participating in site visits as needed to assess process performance and validate design.
10. Presenting learnings and innovations across the Alliance to share knowledge and promote continuous improvement.
11. Embracing and promoting digital design technologies and data-driven processes.

What we’re looking for

Degree in Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent level of knowledge through experience.
Significant experience in the water industry, ideally on large-scale water recycling capital projects.
Proven track record of delivering robust process designs within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop others.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and water-sector process standards.
A passion for sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Why join us?

Support and wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including pension, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing support, and access to Employee Resource Groups.

Shape the future: Make a tangible impact by delivering essential infrastructure that supports our communities and protects the environment.

Grow your career: Benefit from tailored career development plans, mentorship, training programmes, and real opportunities for progression.

True collaboration: Work with leading experts across disciplines in an inclusive, empowering, and forward-thinking environment.

Lead innovation: Be at the forefront of digital engineering and sustainable water solutions, influencing how the industry evolves.

Join a team where your experience will be valued, your insights will drive progress, and your leadership will help shape a more sustainable water future.

Be part of something bigger—apply today and lead the way with Alliance.