Lead Process Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleantech disruptor in the UK is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in engineering design and process integration. The right candidate will lead projects from concept through detailed engineering while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with external partners. A degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and extensive industry experience are essential for this exciting opportunity, with a competitive salary up to £100k offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in process design for industrial plants.
• Deep expertise in process simulation and utility design.
• Experience with FEED stage deliverables and safety reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and evaluation of production systems.
• Support early-phase project development and advise on technical risks.
• Co-develop economic assessments and support technology roadmap.

Skills

Process design

Process integration

Process simulation

Project development

Technical evaluation

Team collaboration

Relationship management

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

MSc in Process Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

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Lead Process Engineer | Cleantech | Remote (UK, with travel) | up to £100k basic

Neos Global Search is proud to be representing one of the world's leading cleantech disruptors as we search for an ambitious Lead Process Engineer. As a result of significant expansion and new contract wins, we are looking for a top-drawer individual to undertake a brand new and pivotal role with global reach.

As Lead Process Engineer, you will lead the engineering design, modeling, and technical evaluation of production systems. This includes FT-based SAF process chains, from green hydrogen production to GTL synthesis and upgrading

• Support early-phase project development, advise on technical risks and configurations, participate in project design reviews
• Act as player-coach to more junior engineers, and collaborate with internal teams
• Cultivate strong relationships with external partners to guide projects from concept through FEED and detailed engineering
• Co-develop economic assessments and support the company’s evolving technology and IP roadmap
• Design and evaluate integrated eSAF process schemes
• Optimize modular plant configurations in collaboration with vendors and licensors to meet design guarantees
• Raise the bar on process integration by leading across early project stages (scoping, feasibility, pre-FEED, FEED)

The successful candidate:

• BSc or MSc in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in process design and integration for high-CAPEX industrial plants (e.g., Chemicals, GTL, SAF, ammonia, hydrogen)
• Deep expertise in process simulation (e.g., Aspen HYSYS), process documentation, and utility design
• Experience with FEED and EPC stage deliverables, safety reviews (HAZOPs, SIL), and modular plant design