Senior Process Engineer

Kiota Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves leading complex process design and optimization projects across oil, gas, and chemical sectors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering, proven process engineering experience, and strong technical skills. The position offers a salary of £70,000 plus benefits and permanent contract. The company values collaboration and technical excellence.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process engineering within oil & gas, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
• Expertise in leading design deliverables including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with commissioning and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design for large industrial projects.
• Prepare and review process documentation.
• Provide technical support during commissioning, including travel.

Skills

Process design

Simulation and analysis

HAZOP

Process safety design principles

Communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent £70,000 + Benefits

Our client is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including oil, gas, chemicals, and petrochemicals. Known for pushing boundaries and creating value, the company empowers its teams to challenge convention, improve safety, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their engineering function and take technical ownership of complex, high-value process design and optimisation projects.

This is a key role within a collaborative environment, leading process engineering activities from concept design through to commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and efficiency across multidisciplinary projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design and development for large industrial projects within oil, gas, chemical, or related sectors
• Prepare and review process documentation including heat and mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, basis of design documents, data sheets, and cause-and-effect charts
• Size and specify process equipment and produce detailed technical documentation for procurement and fabrication
• Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and commissioning phases, including international travel when required
• Participate in and lead HAZOP and safety reviews, ensuring full compliance with project and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with clients at all project stages, maintaining strong communication and technical alignment
• Respond to engineering queries and drive timely resolution of design challenges
• Support sales and proposal activities by contributing process expertise to tender documents and cost estimations
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience delivering process engineering within oil & gas, chemical, or petrochemical industries
• Expertise in process design, simulation, and analysis, using appropriate software tools
• Strong understanding of HAZOP, process safety design principles, and relevant international standards
• Experience leading design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with commissioning activities and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and levels
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards IChemE chartership desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general IT applications

Summary

Position: Senior Process Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 + Benefits

Start: Notice dependent

If you are an experienced Process Engineer seeking a technically rewarding role with a global leader in industrial process and emissions control solutions, we d like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.