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.