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Principal Process Engineer

Manchester
5 days ago
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Our client is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join their busy team in Manchester. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity with a smaller consultancy that has recently been acquired by a larger, well-known organisation within the industry. The role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and is an exciting opportunity to work on projects across AMP 8.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the design team produces deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements.
Identify and communicate efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits to clients and project teams.
Direct and develop engineers and graduates.
Approve design deliverables, DRAs, reports and specifications.
Check and approve mass balance, process sizing and hydraulic calculations, process flow diagrams, control philosophies, and commissioning strategies.
Guide designs in compliance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards.
Ensure project changes for the design package are fully implemented and recorded.
Estimate hours required for design packages.
Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM meetings and similar.
Review, interpret, and brief standards, procedures, and changes. Provide key technical guidance for projects and tenders.

Job Requirements

Strong experience in process engineering within the water industry or similar fields.
Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams.
Comprehensive understanding of safety and quality standards in design deliverables.
Experience in attending and presenting at design and safety meetings such as HAZOP, ALM, and KM.
Ability to identify efficient design solutions and communicate them effectively.
Proficiency in process flow diagrams, mass balance, process sizing, and hydraulic calculations.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply now. Please contact Katie Chapman on (phone number removed) for more details

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