Process Engineer

Tech Connect Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative clean energy start-up in London is seeking a Process Engineer to support the design and performance of their electrolyser systems. You'll develop process flowsheets, design equipment, and ensure safety assessments. A Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in process design are required. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and generous benefits, including equity and parental leave.

Benefits

25 days holiday + public holidays

Share scheme for all employees

3 months fully paid parental leave

Monthly team socials

5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or above) in Chemical/Process Engineering is required.
• 3+ years in process design within relevant sectors is essential.
• Strong safety focus and systems-level thinking are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flowsheets (PFDs), P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Design and size equipment, valves, and instrumentation.
• Contribute to safety and risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA).
• Support procurement, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Process design

Safety focus

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Aspen

HYSYS

Unisim

CFD tools

Job description

Process Engineer

Hybrid (West London) GBP45K GBP55K + Equity + Benefits

We re hiring on behalf of an innovative clean energy start-up developing novel electrolyser technology. As they scale from demonstrator to commercial systems, they re looking for a Process Engineer to support the design, safety, and performance of their systems.

What you ll be doing:

• Develop process flowsheets (PFDs), P&IDs, and mass/energy balances

• Design and size equipment, valves, and instrumentation

• Contribute to safety and risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA)

• Support procurement, commissioning, and troubleshooting

• Work closely with partners, vendors, and internal tech teams

• Help scale systems from lab to pilot and commercial levels

What we re looking for:

• Master s degree (or above) in Chemical/Process Engineering

• 3+ years in process design (hydrogen, chemical, nuclear, or similar sectors)

• Strong safety focus and systems-level thinking

• Proactive mindset with excellent communication skills

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with hydrogen, water electrolysis, or supercritical water

• Familiarity with Aspen, HYSYS, Unisim or CFD tools

• Chartered status or working towards it

Why apply?

• Flexible hybrid working (up to 4 days WFH)

• 25 days holiday + public holidays

• Share scheme for all employees

• 3 months fully paid parental leave (all parents)

• Monthly team socials, training support, and referral bonuses

• 5% employer pension contribution