Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer Hants – £55,000 to £72,000 depending on experience + Benefits – Hampshire, UK
The Role
Are you a skilled Senior Process Engineer with experience in gas / hydrocarbon processing? Do you have the expertise to lead energy transition projects within a high-hazard COMAH site?
One of the UK's most strategic energy storage operators is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their expert engineering team in Hampshire.
You'll support the site's ongoing transition to low-carbon operations, taking a key role in delivering hydrogen storage, compression, and capture projects. Working across project design, operations support and future development, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a major underground gas storage facility.
If you're ready to shape the future of gas storage and play a vital role in the UK’s energy transition, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the design and implementation of NGL and hydrogen-related projects
· Support upgrades to existing systems, ensuring readiness for future energy demands
· Provide day-to-day technical support for operations and maintenance teams
· Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost-effective delivery plans
· Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and COMAH requirements
· Mentor and supervise junior engineers
· Monitor and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets within the engineering function
· Identify and implement energy efficiency improvements
The Company
We operate one of the UK's largest underground gas storage facilities, designated as an upper-tier COMAH site. As part of an internationally owned energy business, our site plays a critical role in balancing the National Gas Transmission System. We're investing significantly in our infrastructure to meet future energy challenges, including the transition to hydrogen.
The Person
· Degree-qualified in Chemical, Process or similar engineering discipline
· Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) with a minimum of 5 years in a senior engineering role
· Experience in oil and gas, energy, or hydrocarbon sectors
· Proven track record in delivering projects from concept through detailed design
· Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (e.g. COMAH, HAZOP)
· Skilled in process engineering software (e.g. HYSYS, AutoCAD)
· A team player with excellent problem-solving abilities and leadership skills

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