Senior Process Engineer

Mark Stracey Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Senior Process Engineer role in Hampshire offers a challenging opportunity to lead NGL and hydrogen projects at a major underground gas storage facility. You will drive the site’s energy transition, ensuring safe, compliant operation while coordinating design, upgrades, and support across engineering disciplines.

You’ll mentor junior engineers and oversee budgets, CAPEX and OPEX, delivering high-integrity solutions that meet evolving energy demands on a COMAH site.

Qualifications

• Degree 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 delivering projects from concept through detailed design.
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (e.g. COMAH, HAZOP).
• Proficient in process engineering software such as HYSYS and AutoCAD.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Chemical/Process engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (or progressing)

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 standards (e.g. COMAH, HAZOP)
• Skilled in process engineering software (e.g. HYSYS, AutoCAD)
• A team player with excellent problem-solving abilities and leadership skills