Senior Process Engineer - Cambridge - Green Hydrogen - Salary to c. £80k p/a
3 days ago
Cambridge
Senior Process Engineer - Cambridge - Green Hydrogen - Salary to c. £80k p/a Working arrangements: Ideally 4 days a week in office, 1 day WFH (but could be negotiable for an exceptional and experienced candidate) Are you a seasoned Process Engineer ready to move from concept to reality on a groundbreaking sustainable technology? We are recruiting for a deep-tech start-up pioneering a novel hydrothermal process to convert waste carbon into renewable fuels. They are now scaling up from R&D to building their first Pilot and First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) plant, and now need a key technical leader to make it happen. This is a rare opportunity to wield significant technical influence and see your designs directly shape a technology designed to transform the energy market. In this role, you will: • Lead Process Design: Take ownership of process engineering from concept through FEED to execution, developing PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and equipment specifications for green methanol and hydrogen production systems., • Drive Project Delivery: Provide crucial technical support through procurement, construction, and commissioning, working closely with partners to ensure process integrity., • Champion Safety & Optimisation: Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and lead the optimisation of designs for cost, operability, and safety., • Mentor & Grow: Help build engineering capability from the ground up by mentoring junior engineers and embedding best practices. The ideal candidate will have: • A degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline., • Experience in a relevant process industry, such as:, • Hydrogen production or electrolysis, • Oil & Gas, • Industrial Gases, • Syngas or chemical synthesis plants, • Solid knowledge of process safety and design standards., • The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment where your problem-solving skills and adaptability are key. If you are a hands-on engineer who wants to see your ideas built and is excited by the challenge of scaling a world-changing technology, we want to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to discuss this pivotal role.