Senior Process Engineer

Location: Horningsea

Senior Process Engineer – Renewable Energy / Hydrothermal Technology

Cambridge, UK

Are you an experienced Process Engineer looking for a role with real technical autonomy and impact? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of green energy by designing and delivering breakthrough hydrothermal technology that converts waste carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and gases.

You’ll play a central role in developing and commissioning a pioneering green methanol plant, working across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery. With plenty of industry experience, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership to a small but highly skilled team, with scope to grow into a specialist or leadership position as the company scales.

What you’ll do:

Lead process engineering input from concept through FEED and execution

Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and equipment specifications

Optimise designs for efficiency, operability, and safety compliance

Take part in HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and other key safety reviews

Support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities

Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and project teams

Mentor junior engineers and help build process engineering capability

About you:

Degree in chemical engineering (Chartered status desirable)

Strong background in hydrogen production, electrolysis, or related industries (oil & gas, industrial gases, etc.)

Solid knowledge of process safety and design standards

Skilled problem solver, adaptable to dynamic project environments

Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary + stock options

Employer pension scheme

Flexible working hours

26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays & your birthday off)

Annual personal development budget

Cutting-edge tools & hardware

Chance to be an early team member in a fast-growing clean-tech company