Lead Process Engineer - Net Zero Energy
- Stockton-on-Tees, Bristol, Bellshill, Edinburgh, Glasgow
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We are looking for a Lead Process Engineer to join our growing Net Zero Energy Business. This position would be based around AtkinsRéalis process engineering hubs of central Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Bellshill offices), Bristol or Stockton, with a flexible mixture of home-working and office collaboration time expected. We also welcome applicants wishing to work part-time.
Your purpose:
Are you an experienced process engineer who thrives on guiding others? Are you drawn to exciting projects and motivated by the opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to process engineering teams?
As a Lead Process Engineer in our Net Zero Energy Business, we are looking for someone versatile; you could be working on several small projects or overseeing several process engineers to deliver a multi-discipline project.
The role may include:
- Executing and steering technical delivery of projects (process engineering scope).
- Collaborating with other disciplines on design projects.
- Managing client relationships.
- Providing quality technical advice to customers and internal teams.
- Overseeing and coaching juniors (delegating tasks and checking calculations and deliverables).
What you can bring?
You will enjoy heading up process teams with a client-focused approach. You will have the drive to improve our capabilities and deliverables. You will be able to effectively delegate tasks and quality check the technical calculations and reports of others. You will have a strong awareness of the commercial aspects to project delivery such as project timescales and change control.
You will enjoy working at various levels of process design, from concept studies and front-end engineering to detailed design. You will be experienced in front end engineering delivery (FEED) and have a drive to continually improve our methods and standards.
In addition to having effective communication and leadership skills, you will be able to demonstrate the following desirable experience and attributes:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar.
- Experience of delivering process engineering projects (Pre-FEED, FEED or EPC) within a highly regulated industry.
- Chartered member of the IChemE is preferable.
Join us in building a carbon-free future
If you are someone who can deliver projects, collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects and deliver right-first-time solutions for the most challenging problems in the Net Zero industry, then we would love you to apply. We are currently delivering a portfolio of projects spanning energy storage, industrial decarbonisation and across the hydrogen value chain.
Our flexible and remote working policies are designed to help you get the most out of life. And when you join us, you'll be a part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
Read more about how you can thrive with us here: Equality, diversity & inclusion | Atkins Careers UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com).
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
Read more about our Vision for Women.
Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:
YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).
More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
AtkinsRéalis | Latest Projects Articles (atkinsrealis.com)
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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