Senior Process Engineering Consultant (Energy)

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Job Description

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

Role Overview

You will be part of the Energy Transition Process team developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering projects at various stages of maturity. Working as part of a large multidisciplinary engineering group, you will oversee the development of process plant designs on a wide range of energy projects, including conventional power plant, carbon capture schemes, hydrogen generation and transportation, gas networks, energy from waste plants, and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process engineering team on projects to deliver technically excellent solutions across a broad portfolio of projects.
• Work on projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including feasibility studies, concept designs, FEED Studies, value engineering and detailed design.
• Prepare process models / calculations, process datasheets, heat and mass balances, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation drawings and process philosophies.
• Generate and maintain internal tools and calculations.
• Provide visible technical and team leadership and governance.
• Develop designs and approaches that clearly differentiate WSP from our competitors.
• Promote and lead innovation across the team and the application of engineering principles to first-of-a-kind projects.
• Work collaboratively with other groups within WSP and maximise cross‑selling opportunities.
• Support business leadership in the preparation and review of key bids and provide input into pricing strategy.
• Identify skills gaps and recruit technical staff.
• Maintain and develop processes and procedures to ensure efficient delivery of design.
• Support and ensure the integration of UK‑wide best practice, i.e. BMS, SHEQ.
• Interface with GCC and promote its effective use within the region.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Engineering subject (Chemical Engineering degree preferred).
• Chartered Chemical Engineer and Member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
• Significant post‑graduate experience in process design.
• The ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of process deliverables.
• Knowledge of design and construction of power and energy projects, ideally including low or zero carbon technologies and gasification.
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts and experienced in producing calculations.
• Experience working with process design software packages such as Thermoflow, Aspen Hysys, UniSim etc.
• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Work‑life balance support with flexible hours, part‑time and flexible working arrangements and additional leave options.
• Health & Wellbeing programmes including a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and comprehensive menopause support.
• Career development opportunities through training, mentoring, chartership and leadership programmes.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and a commitment to equity, diversity and belonging.
• Competitive compensation, benefits and a global team of more than 69,000 employees.

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 72,800 passionate people united by a purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion, we are dedicated to building a better future for all.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.