Senior Process Engineer

Wolviston Management Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Process Engineer, working on innovative liquefied gas projects. This role offers the chance to lead process design, conduct safety analyses, and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment. With flexible working hours and opportunities for career development, you will be part of a team that values innovation and professional growth. Contribute to high-profile projects and ensure compliance with industry standards while enjoying strong company benefits. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

25 days holiday (rising to 28)

10% employer pension contributions

Free secure parking

Life insurance (4x salary)

Wellbeing initiatives (yoga classes)

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, preferably IChemE accredited.
• Extensive experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, or cryogenic storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and control philosophies for liquefied gas projects.
• Oversee commissioning operations for cryogenic storage tanks.

Skills

Process Simulation

Project Management

Mentoring

Safety Analysis

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

SmartPlant P&ID

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Process Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge liquefied gas projects with a company that values innovation, flexibility, and professional development? We are exclusively recruiting for a permanent Senior Process Engineer on behalf of Whessoe Engineering Ltd, a world-renowned leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, with over 200 years of excellence in the industry, based in Darlington.

Why join Whessoe?

Whessoe is a multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects in the hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and energy sectors. As part of the Samsung C&T family, they offer their engineers the opportunity to work on high-profile, global projects, providing world-class solutions in process engineering.

• Flexible working: choose between a 40 or 37-hour work week, adjusting your hours around core office times (Mon-Thurs: 10am-3pm, Fri: 9am-1pm) to suit your lifestyle
• Hybrid working: after a familiarisation period, employees can work 2 days per week from home
• Career development: work on complex, multi-disciplinary projects where you will take the lead on process design, simulation, and safety reviews, gaining invaluable experience in the field
• Strong company benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 28), a holiday purchase scheme, 10% employer pension contributions, free secure parking, life insurance (4x salary), and access to wellbeing initiatives such as regular yoga classes

The role shape the future of liquefied gas projects

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, simulation, and safety analysis of process systems for liquefied gas projects. You will be responsible for ensuring process designs are safe, efficient, and compliant with industry standards, while also mentoring junior engineers and overseeing commissioning operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop heat and material balances using Aspen HYSYS
• Lead process design and control philosophies for assigned projects
• Supervise the preparation of PFDs, P&IDs, and process data sheets (SmartPlant P&ID)
• Conduct process equipment sizing (pumps, vessels, heat exchangers)
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and other safety reviews
• Oversee commissioning operations for cryogenic storage tanks

What we re looking for:

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (IChemE accredited)
• Extensive experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, or cryogenic storage industries
• Strong process simulation skills (Aspen Hysys)
• Working knowledge of SmartPlant P&ID
• Experience leading smaller projects and mentoring junior engineers

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that truly values its employees and offers a flexible, supportive, and engaging working environment.

If you're a proactive Senior Process Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding career move, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of Whessoe s legacy of engineering excellence.