Senior Process Engineering Consultant (Energy)

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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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About the Role

In this role 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. This is an ideal role if you have exposure in the delivery of concept, FEED and detail design work and are familiar with working for an OEM, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, or a similar organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering team on projects to deliver technically excellent solutions to clients 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. Opportunities for site work during project development, construction and commissioning.
• 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 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, providing 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 postgraduate experience in process design.
• 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 working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution.

What We Offer

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrate integrity and treat people with respect.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to an NHS GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. Part‑time, flexible working arrangements and the option to purchase additional leave and bank holiday entitlement are also available.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership.

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Equal Opportunity 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.