Head of Process Engineering
đź“Ť UK (Hybrid / Office-based)
đź’Ľ Permanent | Senior Leadership Role | Competitive Package
We’re partnering with an established and growing design consultancy delivering high-value process design and project engineering services to clients across the chemicals, speciality chemicals, energy, and industrial sectors .
As the business continues to expand its UK and international project portfolio, they are seeking a Head of Process Engineering to lead, develop, and scale their process engineering capability.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for technical direction, people leadership, and project delivery across the process engineering function.
You will:
* Provide technical leadership and governance across all process engineering activities
* Lead and develop a team of process and chemical engineers at varying levels
* Set and maintain design standards, best practice, and technical quality
* Act as a senior technical authority across concept, FEED, and detailed design projects
* Support bid work, proposals, and client-facing technical discussions
* Oversee and participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and risk assessments
* Work closely with project management and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful delivery
What We’re Looking For
* Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering (Chartered status advantageous)
* Strong background within a process engineering design house, EPC, or engineering consultancy
* Proven experience leading process engineering teams and complex design projects
* Deep understanding of process design fundamentals, equipment specification, and safety studies
* Comfortable acting as a client-facing technical leader
* Experience across chemical, speciality chemical, or industrial process sectors
Why Join
* Take ownership of the process engineering function within a growing consultancy
* Play a key role in shaping technical direction and team growth
* Work on a diverse portfolio of complex, interesting projects
* Senior leadership role with long-term progression and influence