Senior Process Engineer

Eleven; Ducklington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process design, optimize catalytic conversion and separation processes, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires an MEng/MSc in Chemical Engineering and strong industrial experience in process engineering and technology scale-up. This position combines hands-on technical delivery with leadership responsibilities. Candidates should be able to translate lab data into scalable designs while ensuring high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial experience in process engineering and technology scale-up.
• Experience leading engineering workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including modelling, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Develop and optimise catalytic conversion and separation processes.
• Translate lab and pilot data into scalable, commercially robust designs.
• Support technology scale-up from lab to demonstration scale.
• Lead and participate in HAZID/HAZOP and ensure strong process safety standards.
• Provide process input to techno-economic assessments and proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a strong safety and performance culture.

Skills

Process design

Catalytic conversion

Separation processes

Process safety standards

Mentoring

Education

MEng/MSc in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Process modelling tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Process Engineer. The Role: We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the design, optimisation, and scale-up of processes across R&D, pilot, and demonstration plants. This role sits between Process and Principal Process Engineers, combining hands-on technical delivery with mentoring and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities, including modelling, PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances
• Develop and optimise catalytic conversion and separation processes
• Translate lab and pilot data into scalable, commercially robust designs
• Support technology scale-up from lab to demonstration scale
• Lead and participate in HAZID/HAZOP and ensure strong process safety standards
• Provide process input to techno-economic assessments and proposals
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a strong safety and performance culture

Experience & Qualifications

• MEng/MSc in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong industrial experience in process engineering and technology scale-up
• Experience leading engineering workstreams and using process modelling tools