Design Process Engineer

Adler & Allan; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan is seeking a Process Design Engineer in Chichester. The role focuses on designing and developing specialist equipment for the Oil & Gas sector, working with a team of engineers and fabricators to deliver robust solutions.

The successful candidate will apply engineering principles, manage documentation, and coordinate across engineering projects while maintaining high safety and quality standards in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate degree in process engineering from a UK university.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in process design or a closely related field.
• Strong maths and physics understanding; research skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific, mathematical and engineering principles to design new equipment and improve existing processes.
• Create, review and refine engineering plans, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Lead and advise on testing programmes, including HAZOPs and ensure designs meet customer specifications.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with statutory regulations, environmental requirements and industry codes of practice.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, contractors, suppliers and specialists on technical matters.
• Design and plan equipment layouts and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Participate in and coordinate project programmes across the engineering team.

Skills

Process design

Engineering principles

Project management

CAD

Mathematics

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Post‑graduate degree in process engineering

Tools

CAD

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email

Job description

Process Design Engineer

Chichester

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive salary plus benefits

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Process Design Engineer to join our engineering department in Chichester.

You’ll play a key role in designing and developing specialist equipment for the Oil & Gas industry, working closely with a skilled team of engineers and fabricators.

If you thrive in a hands on technical environment and enjoy seeing your designs come to life, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, collaboration, and impact.

More About the Role

• Apply scientific, mathematicaland engineering principles to design new equipment and improve existing processes
• Create, reviewand refine engineering plans, ensuring timely project delivery
• Lead and advise on testing programmes, including HAZOPsand ensure designs meet customer specifications
• Ensure all engineering work complies with statutory regulations, environmental requirementsand industry codes of practice
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, contractors, suppliersand specialists on technical matters
• Design and plan equipment layouts and maintain accurate project documentation
• Participate in and coordinate project programmes across the engineering team

Qualifications

About You

• Post‑graduate degree in process engineering from a UK university, with 3–5 years’ relevant experience
• Strong understanding of process principles and excellent maths, physicsand research skills
• Confident communicator with exceptional written and verbal English skills
• Skilled in project management, including timelines, budgetsand reporting
• Proficient in CAD and comfortable with daily use of spreadsheets, word processingand email
• Experience leading teams in an industrial environment with strict safety and quality standards
• Self motivated, organised, analytical and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.