Senior/Principal Process Engineering Consultant (Energy Transition)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm seeks a Chemical Engineer to join its Energy Transition Process team, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for energy projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in process design, knowledge of low-carbon technologies, and leadership skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating sustainable energy solutions and enjoy flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Access to NHS doctor via Med24

Gym discounts

Training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate process design experience.
• Desire to lead process deliverables.
• Proven design process understanding with calculations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically excellent solutions across a broad project portfolio.
• Prepare process models and process philosophies.
• Maintain internal tools and calculations.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of low-carbon technologies

Design process understanding

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Chemical Engineer membership

Tools

Thermoflow

Aspen HYSYS

UniSim

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

At WSP, we love pushing boundaries. Harnessing innovation and sharing insights across our diverse, international team to create a cleaner, greener, and safer tomorrow. Join us and be part of an organization that takes pride in its people and purpose: creating long-lasting solutions to meet future energy needs.

In this role, you will be part of the Energy Transition Process team developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering projects at various stages of maturity. Working within a large multidisciplinary engineering group, you will oversee process plant designs for energy projects including power plants, carbon capture, hydrogen, gas networks, waste-to-energy, and industrial facilities.

This role is ideal if you have experience in concept, FEED, and detailed design work, and are familiar with working for OEMs, EPC contractors, or similar organizations. Experience in operations and maintenance, and understanding asset integrity processes, would be advantageous in providing technical advice on existing facilities.

Location is flexible across our UK office network.

You will lead the team to:

• Deliver technically excellent solutions across a broad project portfolio.
• Work on projects in various stages, including feasibility, concept, FEED, value engineering, and detailed design, with opportunities for site work.
• Prepare process models, datasheets, heat and mass balances, flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation drawings, and process philosophies.
• Maintain internal tools and calculations.
• Provide technical and team leadership and governance.
• Develop innovative designs that differentiate WSP.
• Promote innovation and apply engineering principles to first-of-a-kind projects.
• Collaborate with other teams and maximize cross-selling.
• Support bid preparations and review, including pricing strategies.
• Identify skills gaps and recruit technical staff.
• Maintain and develop design processes and procedures.
• Support UK-wide best practices and interface with GCC.

Your Team:

Our energy transition team covers low and zero-carbon technologies, working with private developers, utilities, governments, banks, contractors, and OEMs. Our teams are based in the UK, India, Ireland, and wider Europe, working internationally with clients across sectors.

We support clients throughout project lifecycle—from inception to decommissioning—delivering sustainable energy solutions.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Chartered Chemical Engineer membership.
• Significant postgraduate process design experience.
• Leadership desire in process deliverables.
• Knowledge of power and energy project design, including low-carbon technologies.
• Proven design process understanding and experience with calculations.
• Experience with process design software such as Thermoflow, Aspen HYSYS, UniSim.
• Experience working with clients and contractors with diverse objectives.

Don't meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll see how your experience aligns with this or other roles.

Imagine a better future for yourself and everyone else. Join our talented community dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide.

Apply today.

About Us

We are a leading global engineering and professional services firm with over 69,000 employees committed to creating positive, lasting impacts through innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our communities and driven by international expertise.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working, including remote work options.
• Inclusivity: We value diverse backgrounds and promote a culture of respect and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to NHS doctor via Med24, gym discounts, menopause support, and more.
• Flexibility: Personal time allowances, part-time options, additional leave, and flexible holidays.
• Development: Investment in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership support.

#WeAreWSP We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, or circumstance. We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity in our hiring process.