Job Description
Principal Process Engineer – Energy Transition and Oil & Gas Projects
You will play a key role in shaping the future of energy production and environmental management. As a Principal Process Engineer, you will lead diverse and dynamic teams on pioneering Energy Transition projects alongside traditional Oil & Gas ventures.
This position offers the chance to deliver innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept to front-end engineering design (FEED) and detailed design. Enjoy a collaborative environment with dynamic working policies and a commitment to professional growth.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead process engineering teams on major projects ensuring quality cost and schedule targets are met.
* Execute feasibility studies and concept select projects managing budgets schedules and deliverables.
* Provide technical leadership performing design work and reviewing the work of others to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
* Approve project deliverables as authorised by the Process Engineering Technical Authority.
* Represent Process Engineering in client vendor and third-party discussions.
* Develop project schedules resource plans and report progress to the project management team.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate Process Engineering requirements into overall design.
* Support business development and marketing teams in tendering and project development.
* Mentor and guide junior team members fostering professional growth and development.
* Ensure compliance with Quality Health Safety and Environmental standards safeguarding colleagues clients and the environment.
Key Competencies and Skills
* Comprehensive understanding of UK regulatory frameworks energy industry codes and standards.
* Expertise in natural gas processing storage and transport technologies.
* Proficiency in process technology selection option evaluation and flowsheet development.
* Strong skills in steady-state process simulation and optimisation.
* Experience in developing process deliverables e.g. Heat and Material Balances PFDs P&IDs process equipment specifications.
* Knowledge of technical safety and environmental processes including HAZID ENVID HAZOP and SIL assessments.
* Ability to interface with estimating functions for project cost estimation.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project execution strategies.
* Ability to proactively manage technical risks and challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven leadership experience in process engineering teams across major projects and studies.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver complex process designs on time and within budget.
* Strong knowledge of FEED and detailed design phases.
* Experience with energy transition projects e.g. hydrogen production carbon capture emissions reduction.
£100000 - £120000 per annum
We are offering a salary range of £100000 - £120000 per annum for this role.