Principal Engineer/Project Manager (Operational Technology) in Leeds

Principal Engineer – Senior Project Manager (Operational Technology)

What does the role involve?

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience in the water industry, combining operational technology implementation with strong project management capability.

The successful individual will bring hands‑on experience of delivering ICS technical design within operational environments, alongside a solid understanding of water industry operations.

You will be confident managing complex technical workstreams, coordinating stakeholders and suppliers, delivering technical requirements to implement secure and reliable solutions.

You’ll take responsibility for the effective and consistent delivery of projects using the project management framework, ensuring technical accuracy of all work completed within agreed timelines and budgets.

You’ll provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and assist in the mentoring and development of team members.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess

• Extensive experience in the Water industry working for a consultancy with a thorough understanding of ICS, Operational Technology and project delivery.
• Professional membership of the IET, Inst MC, IMech E or similar with expertise in water and wastewater operational technology and remote network security.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences.
• Demonstrable experience of operating and influencing at a senior level.
• Experience of delivering across a multi‑site organisation.
• Demonstratable experience of excellent quality management and project controls for the accurate recording and reporting of financial and technical progress at the core of this role.
• Employee Benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco.

We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant – Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco. co. uk for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed: Name; The best method for contacting you (Phone or email); The position title; Requisition/vacancy number.

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

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