Hydrogen Membrane Technology Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking an experienced Membrane Technologist for a consulting role focused on advanced gas separation processes. The successful candidate will provide critical expertise on membrane technologies, evaluate industrial applications, and support project evaluations. This position is ideal for an experienced scientist or engineer looking for flexible, project-based assignments, leveraging their knowledge in carbon capture and hydrogen recovery technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in gas separation membrane technology.
• Proven track record with CO₂/CH₄, H₂/CH₄, or O₂/N₂ separation technologies.
• Experience working as a consultant or in a self-directed technical role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate membrane technologies for gas separation applications.
• Provide technical input on process design, including module selection and system layout.
• Support feasibility studies and technology benchmarking.

Skills

Gas separation membrane technology

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science

Job description

Job Description

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

KBR support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

KBR is seeking an experienced Membrane Technologist to serve as a contract consultant for projects involving advanced gas separation processes. The consultant will provide technical expertise on membrane selection, process design, and performance evaluation for industrial applications including carbon capture, hydrogen recovery, and natural gas processing.

This role is ideal for a highly qualified membrane scientist or engineer who is available for short-term, project-based consulting and can offer strategic and technical input on a flexible basis.

Scope of Work / Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate membrane technologies (polymeric, MMMs, inorganic) for specific gas separation applications.

• Provide technical input on process design, including membrane module selection, system layout, and performance parameters.

• Support feasibility studies, pilot system evaluations, or technology benchmarking.

• Review R&D data or operational results and advise on troubleshooting or optimization strategies.

• Participate in virtual meetings.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in gas separation membrane technology.

• Proven track record with technologies such as CO₂/CH₄, H₂/CH₄, or O₂/N₂ separation.

• Experience working as a consultant or in a self-directed technical role.

• Strong communication and technical writing skills.