Senior Process Engineer

Ecruit; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecruit is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a Hampshire-based role focusing on gas and hydrocarbon processing at a major COMAH site. You will lead energy transition projects, including hydrogen storage and related compression and capture initiatives, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will collaborate across design, operations and development to deliver projects from concept to commissioning, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• 5+ years in a senior engineering role preferred; oil/gas/hydrocarbon background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of NGL and hydrogen-related projects.
• Support upgrades to existing systems for future energy demands.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for operations and maintenance teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules and cost-effective delivery plans.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and COMAH.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers.
• Monitor and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the function.
• Identify and implement energy efficiency improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Problem-solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

5+ years in a senior engineering role

Tools

HYSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Process Engineer Hants – £55,000 to £72,000 depending on experience + Benefits – Hampshire, UK

The Role

Are you a skilled Senior Process Engineer with experience in gas / hydrocarbon processing? Do you have the expertise to lead energy transition projects within a high-hazard COMAH site?

One of the UK's most strategic energy storage operators is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their expert engineering team in Hampshire.

You'll support the site's ongoing transition to low-carbon operations, taking a key role in delivering hydrogen storage, compression, and capture projects. Working across project design, operations support and future development, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a major underground gas storage facility.

If you're ready to shape the future of gas storage and play a vital role in the UK’s energy transition, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of NGL and hydrogen-related projects
• Support upgrades to existing systems, ensuring readiness for future energy demands
• Provide day-to-day technical support for operations and maintenance teams
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost-effective delivery plans
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and COMAH requirements
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers
• Monitor and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the engineering function
• Identify and implement energy efficiency improvements

The Company

We operate one of the UK's largest underground gas storage facilities, designated as an upper-tier COMAH site. As part of an internationally owned energy business, our site plays a critical role in balancing the National Gas Transmission System. We're investing significantly in our infrastructure to meet future energy challenges, including the transition to hydrogen.

The Person

• Degree-qualified in Chemical, Process or similar engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) with a minimum of 5 years in a senior engineering role
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, or hydrocarbon sectors
• Proven track record in delivering projects from concept through detailed design
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory standard (e.g. COMAH, HAZOP)
• Skilled in process engineering software (e.g. HYSYS, AutoCAD)
• A team player with excellent problem‑solving abilities and leadership skills / ? ” …

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust