Principal Process Design Engineer

Principal Wastewater Process Engineer

Contract | Remote Working | £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Wastewater Process Engineer to support a major capital delivery programme, working on high-value wastewater infrastructure projects with flexibility to work fully remote, while staying connected to a collaborative UK-based engineering team.

You'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle - from feasibility and design through to operational support - shaping innovative, sustainable solutions on multi-million-pound wastewater schemes.

What you'll be doing

Leading wastewater process design through feasibility, outline and detailed design
Setting technical direction and supporting strategic decision-making
Reviewing process models, PFDs, mass balances, P&IDs and supplier proposals
Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental and technical standards
Driving best-value, whole-life and low-carbon engineering solutions
Providing expert guidance and mentoring to process engineers
Attending design reviews to present solutions and manage risk

What we're looking for

Extensive wastewater process design experience
Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (Master's desirable)
Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status
Strong technical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

What's on offer

💻 Remote working
🌊 High-profile wastewater projects
💷 £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
⏱ 12 months + Long-term contract potential

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status