Senior Process Design Engineer

MURPHY GROUP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to design and optimize process systems in the energy sector. The role involves collaboration on innovative hydrogen-related projects and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in the oil and gas sector. This position offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Experience in oil and gas sector with IGEM standards familiarity.
• Hands-on experience with hydrogen technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work and develop tender submissions.
• Design and optimize process systems for oil and gas operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process simulation software

Problem-solving skills

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Job description

Job Title: Senior Process Design Engineer
Job Location: Kentish Town (NW5 1TN)
Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Process Design Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering covering the full range of energy sectors including natural gas, CO2, hydrogen and power transmission.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Process Design Engineer

• Review Scopes of Works provided by Clients (both internal and external) at Tender stage, managing and developing the returned Tender submission within the specified time constraints. This includes developing cost resource estimates, execution plans and project programmes.
• Design and optimise process systems for oil and gas operations, including hydrogen transmission and integration.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for hydrogen-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including environmental and safety protocols.
• Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and operations.
• Analyse process data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation
• Provide constructive feedback on deliverables and performance of junior members of staff, assisting with the coaching and progression of their professional development.
• Undertake site visits and investigations when appropriate.
• Participate in and manage the successful delivery of all Formal Process Safety Assessments, including, but not limited to: DSEAR, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, chartered Engineer with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (or similar) or working towards chartership.
• Experience in Oil & Gas sector and familiarisation with the IGEM Suite of standards for Gas Pipeline and Installations and metering as well as other National and International Compressor Station and Pipeline codes.
• Feasibility, conceptual and detailed design experience associated with the development of all aspects of Natural Gas Compressor Stations, Above Ground Installations and Pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with hydrogen technologies (e.g., production, storage, or transportation) is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and reaction engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good technical report writing skills suitable for submission to stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

Murphy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.