Principal Process Engineer

UKNNL Holdings Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cleaner energy seeks a Principal Process Engineer to manage and deliver projects within multidisciplinary teams. This role focuses on advancing environmental safety and quality standards while mentoring junior staff and fostering innovations in engineering practices.

Benefits

Pension plans

Generous leave

Health benefits

Employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical engineering experience required.
• Experience leading design projects in regulated industries.
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in developing detailed process designs.
• Collaborate on project schedules, quality, safety, and budget adherence.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee their work.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Design Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Summary

Job Description for Principal Process Engineer:

UKNNL offers opportunities to solve real-world problems through diverse projects within our Engineering team. You will be involved in projects from inception to completion, observing the tangible impact of your work. Join a team dedicated to advancing cleaner energy, environmental protection, and safety.

We seek a versatile and experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead projects from initial specification to operational delivery, managing multi-disciplinary teams. The role is flexible regarding location, with options at Preston or Risley, and may involve travel between sites and customer locations.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop detailed process plant designs.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, reports, and design memos.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on estimates, schedules, and ensuring project delivery aligns with quality, safety, time, and budget.
• Define procurement requirements and coordinate with suppliers.
• Manage sub-contracted design work as the intelligent customer.
• Lead plant commissioning activities and develop relevant documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with regulations like DSEAR, PSSR, and Functional Safety.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving in active plant areas.
• Interface with safety disciplines for HAZOP and engineering reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee their design activities.
• Contribute to business improvements and employee development programs.

Essential Criteria

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with extensive mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading design projects in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, quality, and environmental standards.
• Experience supporting procurement and leading multidisciplinary reviews.
• Proven ability to produce substantiation reports and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in hazardous process commissioning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance.

Desirable Criteria

• Significant nuclear sector experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with hazardous area classification, pressure relief systems, and functional safety.

Why Join Us?

UKNNL values its employees, offering inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environments, with benefits like family-focused policies, pension plans, generous leave, health benefits, and development opportunities.

About The Company

UKNNL is committed to innovation and societal impact, providing opportunities to work on pioneering projects that address global challenges like climate change and scientific advancement.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We strive for an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equal opportunities, and provides reasonable adjustments to support all employees.

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