Process Engineering Leader - CCUS Start-up - Cambridgeshire (hybrid) - Salary DOE + up to 5% equity
Are you ready to shape the engineering direction of a pioneering climate tech company tackling one of the toughest challenges in industry — decarbonisation?
We’re partnering with an early-stage start-up developing breakthrough industrial decarbonisation technologies, focused on CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage) and gas separation/conversion systems. This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team at a company whose technology has the potential to transform heavy industry’s emissions profile.
The Opportunity
As the Process Engineering Leader, you’ll take ownership of the technical roadmap — leading process design, scale-up, and integration from pilot to full-scale deployment. You’ll work closely with the CEO, CTO, and commercial leadership to turn innovation into scalable, commercially viable solutions with real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Define and lead the company’s engineering strategy and execution.
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Oversee development and scale-up of novel CCUS and gas processing technologies.
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Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team.
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Collaborate with industrial partners, universities, and technology vendors.
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Drive best practice across safety, environmental, and quality standards.
What We’re Looking For
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Master’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering (or equivalent experience).
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10+ years of experience developing CCUS and/or gas separation/conversion technologies.
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Demonstrable success in scaling clean or process technologies from lab to industrial deployment.
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Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
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A passion for innovation and building technology that matters.
What’s on Offer
Join a purpose-driven start-up where your decisions and expertise will directly influence the success and impact of the company.
Benefits include:
Equity participation
Up to 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
4% pension contribution
At Adepto Technical Recruitment, we’re proud to support forward-thinking climate tech companies driving change across the industrial landscape. If you’re an accomplished process or engineering leader ready to take on a career-defining challenge, we’d love to hear from you