Principal Process Manager - Energy from Waste

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit a Principal Process Manager for its site in North Yorkshire.

The Principal Process Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to 70,000 + car allowance + bonus.

If you hold are a Chartered Engineer with experience on operational sites with process control and risk management then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Process Manager role

As the Principal Process Manager you will:

• Act as the site expert in process technology and performance.
• Optimise plant operations to achieve cost-effectiveness, stability, and sustainability.
• Lead root cause analysis to investigate and resolve process-related issues.
• Oversee the development and ownership of Process Safety Management and Management of Change.
• Provide technical authority on process performance across the site.
• Translate operational and performance data into actionable improvement plans and business insights.
• Influence the design and execution of capital projects to enhance process efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support long-term operational sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through process and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, compliance, and procurement teams to align objectives and solutions.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Chartered Engineer status with proven experience in an operational setting.
• Strong background in process control, risk management, and unit operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading process safety management and change management.
• Advanced analytical and planning skills for performance improvement and business insight.
• Ability to apply knowledge from other sectors to enhance energy from waste operations.

• Pragmatic and solution-focused mindset, able to address complex challenges effectively.
• Clear and confident communicator, capable of translating technical issues for diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

• Starting salary of 60,000 - 70,000
• Benefits package including 5k car allowance, bonus & private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to join leading Energy from Waste company

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.