Senior Process Engineer - Outside IR35

Kent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to handle Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design Projects in the Energy and Chemicals industry. The ideal candidate will need a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in delivering project design with minimal supervision. This position prioritizes inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements. The role is located in Woking, with responsibilities including developing key engineering deliverables and participating in project meetings.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Experience in feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC projects.
• Ability to perform deliverables with no direct supervision.
• Familiarity with technical/project communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design Projects.
• Develop Process Basis of Design and relevant diagrams.
• Participate actively in project meetings.

Skills

Chemical Engineering expertise

Project design capability

Knowledge of international standards

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We\'ve created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Job Description

Scope of Work:

Kent is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to deliver Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design Projects in the Energy and Chemicals industry.

Reporting to the area lead engineer or lead engineer on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project, the Senior Process Engineer will develop the following deliverables:

• Process Basis of Design
• Input to Basic Engineering Design Data
• Process philosophies
• Block Flow Diagram and Overall Material Balance
• Process Simulations
• Heat & Material Balance
• Process & Utilities Flow Diagrams
• Design Pressure & Design Temperature Diagram
• Input to Material Selection Diagrams
• Input to Instrument List
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams for Process units, Utility & Offsite systems and Infrastructure
• Active participation in project meetings

Key Requirements:

• Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering
• Experienced in feasibility, Pre-FEEED, FEED, detailed design and EPC projects
• Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes
• Capable of performing above deliverables/ activities with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets
• Responsible for communicating technical/ project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer.
• Senior Process engineer is accountable to the area lead engineer, lead engineer or project engineer.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially [e-mail] to find out how we can support you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4388
• Posting Date 12/16/2025, 01:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2nd Floor, SPACE, Woking, GU21 5BJ, GB