Lead Process Engineer

Lead Process Engineer

Altera Recruitment Group is partnering with an innovative clean technology business developing one of the world's first commercially deployable carbon negative energy solutions. 

This is a rare opportunity to join a pioneering engineering team helping shape the future of the energy transition. Working from a purpose-built innovation campus in the Bristol area, you will play a leading role in taking breakthrough technology from research and development through pilot validation to commercial deployment.

The Lead Process Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, taking ownership of process engineering design, FEED development and engineering delivery while ensuring safe, operable and commercially viable process plants.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Process Engineer

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of chemical and mechanical engineers across concept, FEED, detailed design and commissioning
• Own the Basis of Design and lead the development of FEED packages for commercial deployment
• Review and approve process engineering deliverables including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and engineering calculations
• Support supplier engagement, procurement, commissioning and operational troubleshooting while ensuring engineering excellence throughout project delivery
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering standards, process design and the ongoing development of the company's proprietary technology

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant industrial experience within process engineering across sectors such as hydrogen, renewable fuels, waste to energy, gas processing, chemical manufacturing or oil and gas
• Proven experience delivering FEED packages and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience participating in HAZOPs, process safety activities and the review and approval of engineering deliverables

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 to £75,000 depending on experience
• Share options, private healthcare. 
• Flexible working hours with 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme and ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to become a key engineering leader within a pioneering carbon-negative technology business

If you are interested in joining a business at the forefront of clean technology innovation, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact Altera Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.