Principal Process Engineer

Do you want a client-facing role where you'll be given the support and autonomy to use your full skill set to solve complex problems? Would you like to be part of a team where there is a genuine opportunity for progression based upon your ability and contribution? Do you want to work on a diverse portfolio which includes nuclear decommissioning, defence, and other exciting energy and infrastructure projects? If so, our Nuclear; Defence and Civil division are recruiting Principal Process Engineers to join our fast-growing team. The roles are technically focussed and include all stages of front end engineering from feasibility to detailed design. You'll be involved in multi‑discipline projects and be responsible for liaising with clients to develop the best solutions to meet their needs. Along with producing a range of design and technical documentation, visit client sites as necessary, and pursue and promote further opportunities with the client. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. Agile working: At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility: We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Responsibilities Provide quality assurance of others’ work by surveillance and checking; chartered status is preferred, although demonstration of progress and equivalent experience will be considered. Lead process engineering aspects of multi‑discipline design projects. Possess a broad knowledge of industry standards and legislation. Be able to present and defend solutions to complex problems to clients. Ensure safety is an integral part of process engineering design. Have technical chemical/process engineering experience. Demonstrate experience in process engineering design. Exhibit excellent communication skills. Adapt and work on multiple projects. Possess client‑facing experience and commercial awareness of FEED projects. Actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, facility and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions. Qualifications Chartered status with the IChemE or other relevant professional body (preferred). Progression and equivalent experience considered. Benefits Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. Various wellness support available through our comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return‑to‑work support due to long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Holiday entitlement A minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project life cycle – from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. #J-18808-Ljbffr