Senior Process Engineer

About the job

Kent is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to be based in Woking. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. We are seeking to hire a high‑caliber Senior Process Engineer as the Process Department will be one of the key departments in our rapidly expanding UK Engineering Services business that provides Pre‑FEED, FEED, Detailed Design and PMC services in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Waste to Fuels and traditional energy projects to international clients.

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week.

• Reporting to the lead engineer on a feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project
• Can be technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables
• Undertaking specific tasks/area of work as defined by the lead/ principal engineer
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from the original proposal/contract under the supervision of the lead/principal engineer
• Participating in factory acceptance tests
• Supporting the preparation of the process TDR and executing allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR
• Ensuring compliance with KENT's ISO accredited QMS and project‑specific procedures, guides and standards
• In consultation with the process group manager takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met taking due cognisance of project commitments
• Performing related duties as and when instructed by lead/ principal engineer or group manager
• Undertaking specified tasks/areas of work dependent on the size and complexity of the project, as defined by the lead engineer or project/project engineering manager
• Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer or group manager
• Responsible for communicating technical/project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer
• Senior engineer is accountable to the lead/principal engineer or project engineer (dependent on size and complexity of the project) in the project environment
• Responsible for personal training and development in consultation with the Process Group Manager
• The corporate reporting line is to the respective Process Group Manager

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently.

All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or similar
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/detailed design and EPC projects
• Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice

Excellent command of English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

• Activity scheduling and discipline priorities
• Good coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills
• Cost awareness
• Proactive approach
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
• Multi‑tasking/prioritising
• Analytical and problem‑solving mind set

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

If you have world‑class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We’ve created a new breed of company – future‑focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts.

So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.