Lead Process Engineer - Net Zero Energy

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join their Net Zero Energy Business. This role involves guiding process engineering teams on exciting projects aimed at delivering sustainable energy solutions. You will be responsible for technical delivery, client collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers. If you are passionate about leading projects that contribute to a carbon-free future, this opportunity offers a flexible working environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career planning support

Diversity and inclusion policies

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering process engineering projects within regulated industries.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute and steer technical delivery of projects in process engineering.
• Oversee and coach junior engineers while managing client relationships.

Skills

Process Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered member of the IChemE

Job description

Lead Process Engineer - Net Zero Energy, Stockton-on-Tees

We are looking for a Lead Process Engineer to join our growing Net Zero Energy Business. This position would be based around AtkinsRéalis process engineering hubs of central Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Bellshill offices), Bristol or Stockton, with a flexible mixture of home-working and office collaboration time expected. We also welcome applicants wishing to work part-time.

Your purpose:

Are you an experienced process engineer who thrives on guiding others? Are you drawn to exciting projects and motivated by the opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to process engineering teams?

As a Lead Process Engineer in our Net Zero Energy Business, we are looking for someone versatile; you could be working on several small projects or overseeing several process engineers to deliver a multi-discipline project.

The role may include:

1. Executing and steering technical delivery of projects (process engineering scope).
2. Collaborating with other disciplines on design projects.
3. Managing client relationships.
4. Providing quality technical advice to customers and internal teams.
5. Overseeing and coaching juniors (delegating tasks and checking calculations and deliverables).

What you can bring?

You will enjoy heading up process teams with a client-focused approach. You will have the drive to improve our capabilities and deliverables. You will be able to effectively delegate tasks and quality check the technical calculations and reports of others. You will have a strong awareness of the commercial aspects to project delivery such as project timescales and change control.

You will enjoy working at various levels of process design, from concept studies and front-end engineering to detailed design. You will be experienced in front end engineering delivery (FEED) and have a drive to continually improve our methods and standards.

Desirable experience and attributes:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Experience of delivering process engineering projects (Pre-FEED, FEED or EPC) within a highly regulated industry.
• Chartered member of the IChemE is preferable.

Join us in building a carbon-free future.

If you can deliver projects, collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects, and deliver right-first-time solutions for the most challenging problems in the Net Zero industry, then we would love you to apply. We are currently delivering a portfolio of projects spanning energy storage, industrial decarbonisation, and across the hydrogen value chain.

Our flexible and remote working policies are designed to help you get the most out of life. When you join us, you'll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

Read more about how you can thrive with us here: Equality, diversity & inclusion | Atkins Careers UK & Europe.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. Our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies to meet industry and lifestyle demands now and in 30 years. We help power the world through exciting new technologies and cybersecurity systems on projects of various sizes and scopes, creating safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation, new builds, and energy efficiency.

Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. From flexible holidays to health & wellbeing benefits and career planning for the senior stage of your career. We support you fully, including adjustments for disabilities—please discuss any needs ahead of your interview.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise, committed to delivering projects with a positive, sustainable impact.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on UKSV vetting procedures. Candidates must provide proof of UK residency of 5+ years. Please do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and support networks. We value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.