Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Itâs  not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. But  itâs  whatâs  behind every job here.  Our work keeps Scotlandâs water flowing, from reservoir to tap â and from sewer to treatment plant. Do your bit by joining our Risk & Lifecycle Planning Team (R&LP) in Scottish Waterâs  Wastewater Directorate  as a Principal Process Engineer on a permanent basis.  The role of R&LP is to understand, predict, and manage current and future risks to service by providing assets that are safe, reliable, resilient, and capable of achieving expected performance.  Responsibilities  K ey responsibilit ies  for  this role  are  to ensure :  F ull technical support to the existing DSEAR Compliance Programme, working across  assessments, remediation planning, and verification to  maintain  regulatory compliance and operational safety.  Work with CSD Operations to ensure that all operational assets  remain  within  their ongoing regulatory  compliance and operational safety as the DSEAR Compliance programme  completes  and we transition into a BAU position. This will include working with SW Capital  in vestment teams to e nsure that the delivery of all capital projects is undertaken  without compromising compliance.  Work with Service Planning teams  to u nderstand, predict, and manage current and future risks to service,  thus  providing assets that are safe, reliable, resilient, and capable of achieving expected performance.  The R&LP Intervention Team  identifies  pressures on our wastewater systems from maintenance demands, population changes, or climate impacts. We conduct root cause analysis and promote solutions aligning with Scottish Water's vision  and the identified need.  You will become an integral part of a dynamic and innovative team that plays a crucial role in meeting Scottish Waterâs Strategic Ambitions. Empowered with the autonomy to manage your own tasks, you will collaborate with industry professionals and lead process design decisions. You will also provide technical  expertise  and opinion across a variety of projects.  You will be given the opportunity to influence Scottish Waterâs success by driving innovation and ensuring consistency and compliance across the capital investment programme. This will include undertaking a leading role in evaluating the capability and performance of our treatment assets and developing solutions to meet identified needs across a portfolio of wastewater projects.  Data drives our decisions. By applying Root Cause Analysis principals, you will collaborate with teams to  determine  when our assets might fail and under which scenarios, guiding future investment decisions.  You will advocate for and  facilitate  the implementation of low-carbon solutions to  assist  Scottish Water in reaching net zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, you will enhance cooperation with Research & Innovation teams to  expedite  the innovation process and the adoption of low-carbon and nature-based technologies.  Scottish Water is adopting new tools and technologies, including Generative Design, to enhance investment and risk planning. You will help develop and implement these tools and assess their benefits and value.  You will work with the TSA Principal Process Engineer to manage and update Process Requirements as a Requirement Owner. Additionally, you will  help  define and implement  asset  standardization using  Standard Products, Designs, and Processes.  Additional Responsibilities â DSEAR  Compliance  Programme Support (Key Requirements)  Lead and update Explosion Protection Documents (EPDs) and close out Equipment Verification Reports (EVRs) for compliance.  Define and scope remediation works using the Repair Matrix;  validate  pricing and programme alignment.  Provide ventilation assessments and mitigation specifications for hazardous areas.  Issue and manage PMIs, enabling surveys, and  tracking  progress against P6/3MLA plans.  Collaborate with CSPs/JV partners to resolve technical queries and unblock PO/hold conditions.  Assure designs meet DSEAR standards, including Ex-rated equipment and IS barriers.  Produce concise governance reports on site status, remediation, and verification close-out.  Support innovation and  standardization  while integrating low â carbon solutions into DSEAR compliance.  What  youâll  need  A  degree  in Chemical / Process  /  Mechanical  Engineering or similar and will have achieved  CEng  status. We would expect you to support,  develop,  and  mentor junior process engineers on their development journey.  A demonstrable experience in the evaluation of process treatment plants including high level design and asset enhancement, preferably within the waste treatment or water industries. Along with an expert knowledge of wastewater treatment technologies.  You will understand design and construction principles within the legislative requirements of Scottish Water and understand Scottish Waterâs regulatory frameworks and Capital Delivery Plan.  You will be capable of understanding the wider context of decision making within the investment planning scenario and be able to provide  prioriti s ation  or alternative strategies.  You will have already  established  a wide network and will  maintain  relationships with industry and academia to  identify  opportunities for deploying new or innovative technologies and their potential value to Scottish Water. You may be asked to  represent  Scottish Water at conferences and events, speaking confidently to share our successes and bring learning back into the business.  Beyond that,  weâre  looking for a few ânice-to-haves â.  You will also have  strong communication, negotiation,  liaison,  and influencing skills to explain and understand complex technical issues. You will be a problem solver who evaluates evidence and delivers results by managing safety  and risk  and have a good working knowledge of MS Office Suite. You will also be comfortable in acting as an early adopter of  new technologies  and software programs.  Looking out for you  While the work we do is important, we know  itâs  not the only thing that matters.  Thatâs  why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.  Youâll  get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You are entitled to two paid volunteering days every year to support your community.  When it comes to major life  events,  we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave.  And  every day, we embrace flexible  working.  For your future,  thereâs  our pension (the âknow-what- youâll get -when-you-retireâ kind), as well as life assurance.  As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash â handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.  The not-so-small print  This role will  be in  Grade  8. If  youâre  new to Scottish Water,  youâll  join us on a starting salary of £ 5 4 ,776  Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £ 7 4,386.  If  youâre  interested in this role â or know someone else who might be â  weâll  be accepting applications until midnight on  the  Friday  1 2  June 2026.  Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening,  e.g.  referencing, criminal record checks, driving license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party.  Donât  worry -  weâll  ask your permission before starting these checks.  A few final things worth knowing⦠ Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youâre interested in this job, but donât tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So donât rule yourself out!  Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. Weâre very used to making adjustments, so please donât be afraid to ask.  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, itâs important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you donât already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months. Please note, Scottish Water takes the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, colleagues and customers very seriously and as such you may be subject to Drug & Alcohol testing in line with our policy. Finally (finally!), candidates who havenât submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wonât need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted. Weâre here to help. Ask us anything a t SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk Â