Senior Process Engineer | Hybrid, EV Car Scheme & Share Options

VINCI; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield

Pension

Annual Bonus

Company share scheme

EV car scheme

26 days holiday

Job summary

Actemium Design, part of VINCI Energies, invites applications for Senior/Principal Process Engineer in Chorley. You will lead/assist in delivering PFDs, P&IDs and process solutions for nuclear, energy, chemical, and heavy industries, from concept to detailed engineering.

You will collaborate with mechanical, EC&I, SHEQ, and project teams, apply rigorous calculations and risk assessment, and mentor junior engineers in a supportive, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in chemical engineering, process engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in process design and engineering delivery, ideally within regulated industries (nuclear, chemical, energy, oil & gas, or heavy/process industry).
• Proficient in process engineering software and tools (e.g. Aspen HYSYS, AutoCAD, process simulation packages).
• Strong understanding of UK and international process engineering standards, legislation, and best practice.
• Proven ability to produce, check and validate process design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets and calculations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Organised and analytical, with a focus on quality, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client and project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the delivery of high-value process engineering design solutions, including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, process calculations, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—mechanical, EC&I, SHEQ, and project management—to ensure fully integrated and compliant solutions for clients.
• Apply expert knowledge of process engineering principles, process systems, and regulatory requirements to design robust, safe and cost-effective processes.
• Undertake rigorous technical calculations, modelling and simulations to verify performance and ensure regulatory, client, and stakeholder requirements are met.
• Actively participate in HAZOPs, LOPA studies, safety and constructability reviews, and other risk management activities.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers, supporting a collaborative, knowledgeable and high-performing team environment.
• Prepare, review and update technical documentation, proposals, procurement specifications and client reports.

Skills

Process design

PFD & P&ID

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

AutoCAD

Process simulation

Job description

Actemium Design, part of VINCI Energies, invites applications for Senior/Principal Process Engineer in Chorley. You will lead/assist in delivering PFDs, P&IDs and process solutions for nuclear, energy, chemical, and heavy industries, from concept to detailed engineering.

You will collaborate with mechanical, EC&I, SHEQ, and project teams, apply rigorous calculations and risk assessment, and mentor junior engineers in a supportive, compliant environment.