Stoke-on-Trent – £70,000 Benefits Our client is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including oil, gas, chemicals, and petrochemicals. Known for pushing boundaries and creating value, the company empowers its teams to challenge convention, improve safety, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their engineering function and take technical ownership of complex, high-value process design and optimisation projects. This is a key role within a collaborative environment, leading process engineering activities from concept design through to commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and efficiency across multidisciplinary projects. Key Duties & Responsibilities * Lead process engineering design and development for large industrial projects within oil, gas, chemical, or related sectors * Prepare and review process documentation including heat and mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, basis of design documents, data sheets, and cause-and-effect charts * Size and specify process equipment and produce detailed technical documentation for procurement and fabrication * Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and commissioning phases, including international travel when required * Participate in and lead HAZOP and safety reviews, ensuring full compliance with project and regulatory requirements * Liaise with clients at all project stages, maintaining strong communication and technical alignment * Respond to engineering queries and drive timely resolution of design challenges * Support sales and proposal activities by contributing process expertise to tender documents and cost estimations * Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment Skills & Experience Required * Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or related discipline * Proven experience delivering process engineering within oil & gas, chemical, or petrochemical industries * Expertise in process design, simulation, and analysis, using appropriate software tools * Strong understanding of HAZOP, process safety design principles, and relevant international standards * Experience leading design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications * Familiarity with commissioning activities and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) * Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and levels * Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards IChemE chartership desirable * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general IT applications Summary Position: Senior Process Engineer Location: Stoke-on-Trent Duration: Permanent Salary: £70,000 Benefits Start: Notice dependent If you are an experienced Process Engineer seeking a technically rewarding role with a global leader in industrial process and emissions control solutions, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details