Senior Process Consultant

Overview

Paragon is searching for a Senior Process Consultant for a contract position in London with an Oil and Gas Operating company. We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to support our client’s London-based Projects team. The consultant will focus on delivering process engineering services across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases, with a particular emphasis on late-life asset development and optimisation.

This is a London office based role with hybrid working possibilities. There will be occasional but not regular trips abroad for FATs and site visits.

This position will most likely be Outside IR35.

Position Title
:
Senior Process Consultant

Reports to
:
Process Engineering Manager

Contract Type: Full-time contractor

Location
:
London, UK

The consultant will independently deliver on the following services:

• Generate and evaluate development concepts based on updated production and geoscience data.
• Support cost estimation and facilitate concept selection processes.
• Lead process design activities from concept through to start-up.
• Produce and review process engineering deliverables to support project progression.
• Provide technical input to vendor and contractor packages and review their deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations and other disciplines to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to project scheduling, cost estimation, and reporting.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure final process documentation is identified and handed over at project close-out.

• Review existing facility designs and operations for late-life assets.
• Identify and propose pragmatic solutions to improve crude export performance.
• Document and progress improvement opportunities through process deliverables.
• Support selected solutions from concept to start-up, including technical input and deliverable production.
• Interface with Operations and other disciplines to ensure project clarity and momentum.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in onshore/offshore oil & gas process engineering.
• Proven experience in field development planning and late-life asset optimisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of oil and gas processing equipment and systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project scopes.
• A track record of delivering innovative, safe, and practical engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in process simulation tools such as Unisim, Flare System Analyser, and Flaresim.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards and best practices.