🚀 Senior Process Engineer - Cambridge - Green Hydrogen - Salary to c. £80k p/a

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.