Principal Process Engineer

**Principal Process Engineer – Energy Transition and Oil & Gas Projects**

Step into a role where your expertise will shape the future of energy production and environmental management. As a Principal Process Engineer, you will be at the forefront of pioneering Energy Transition projects, alongside traditional Oil & Gas ventures. This position offers the chance to lead diverse and dynamic teams, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle—from Feasibility and Concept to FEED and Detailed Design. Enjoy a collaborative environment with dynamic working policies and a steadfast commitment to professional growth. Your contributions will make a tangible difference, driving forward industry-defining projects.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Lead process engineering teams on major projects, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.
• Execute feasibility studies and concept select projects, managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, performing design work and reviewing the work of others to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Approve project deliverables as authorised by the Process Engineering Technical Authority.
• Represent Process Engineering in client, vendor, and third-party discussions.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans, and report progress to the project management team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate Process Engineering requirements into overall design.
• Support business development and marketing teams in tendering and project development.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, safeguarding colleagues, clients, and the environment.

**Competencies and Skills**

• Comprehensive understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, energy industry codes, and standards.
• Expertise in natural gas processing, storage, and transport technologies.
• Proficiency in process technology selection, option evaluation, and flowsheet development.
• Strong skills in steady-state process simulation and optimisation.
• Experience in developing process deliverables (e.g., Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, P&IDs, process equipment specifications).
• Knowledge of technical safety and environmental processes, including HAZID, ENVID, HAZOP, and SIL assessments.
• Ability to interface with estimating functions for project cost estimation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project execution strategies.
• Ability to proactively manage technical risks and challenges.

**Qualifications and Experience**

• Proven leadership experience in process engineering teams across major projects and studies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex process designs on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of FEED and detailed design phases.
• Experience with energy transition projects (e.g., hydrogen production, carbon capture, emissions reduction).

**Apply Now**

If you’re ready to take the lead on industry-defining projects and deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions, this role is for you. Email me at Shas@scantec.co.uk or call me on 0151 666 8929.