Principal Process Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd in Teesside (Stockton/Middlesbrough area) is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting major process engineering projects across chemicals, petrochemicals, oil & gas, and power sectors. The role covers full lifecycle from early concept through FEED, EPC, commissioning and ongoing technical guidance.

You will mentor graduates, lead engineering activity, review P&IDs and 3D models, and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering Pre FEED, FEED and EPC phases.
• Background within chemicals, petrochemicals, oil & gas, power generation, or related process industries.
• Strong understanding of pump systems, separation equipment, and relief systems.
• Experience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver process engineering activities across the project lifecycle including Pre FEED, FEED, and EPC phases.
• Provide technical design support for design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Produce, review, and approve discipline documentation.
• Provide ongoing technical support to projects and wider engineering teams.

Skills

Process engineering

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Process/Chemical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling

P&IDs review

Job description

Principal Process Engineer

This role is based in the Teesside - Stockton - Middlesbrough area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Princiapl Process Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the delivery of process engineering projects across a range of industrial sectors.

This role offers involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from early concept development and FEED studies through to EPC delivery, commissioning support, and ongoing technical guidance.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with the ability to support project delivery, mentor engineers, and contribute to business growth activities.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering Delivery

• Deliver process engineering activities across the project lifecycle including Pre FEED, FEED, and EPC phases
• Provide technical expertise for design, specification, procurement support, installation, and commissioning activities
• Produce, review, and approve discipline documentation
• Provide ongoing technical support to projects and wider engineering teams

Technical Leadership

• Perform Lead Engineer responsibilities where required
• Make decisions relating to technical challenges, project schedules, budgets, and safety requirements. Support resolution of technical queries and management of engineering change
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and engineering assessments

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and other engineering review activities. Support discipline audits and design assurance processes

Mentoring & Development

• Mentor graduate and junior engineers
• Support competence development and progression towards professional registration
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function

Ideal Candidate

• Degree qualified in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience delivering engineering projects across Pre FEED, FEED, and EPC phases
• Background within chemicals, petrochemicals, oil & gas, power generation, or related process industries
• Strong understanding of pump systems, separation equipment, and relief systems
• Experience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies
• Ability to review P&IDs, layouts, 3D models, and engineering documentation
• Understanding of project controls, schedules, budgets, and scope management

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work across the full engineering project lifecycle
• Diverse project exposure across major process industries
• Strong technical and professional development opportunities
• Involvement in business winning and project strategy activities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop future engineering talent