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Drive innovative process solutions for complex offshore oil and gas projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Process Engineer to design, analyse, and optimise process systems across major offshore developments.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure process designs are safe, efficient, and compliant with industry standards while supporting fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, contributing to high-profile projects, and collaborating across disciplines, this role offers technical exposure, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact in offshore oil and gas operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review, and optimise process designs, including P&IDs, datasheets, and process calculations

Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards (API, ISO, BS, EN)

Perform process simulations, material and energy balances, and safety studies

Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, and risk assessments

Coordinate with mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and other disciplines

Support procurement and vendor technical queries for process equipment

Prepare process documentation for construction, installation, and commissioning

Provide technical input into feasibility studies, cost estimation, and detailed engineering

Mentor and guide junior process engineers

Ensure all work adheres to company HSE, quality, and design management standards

Qualifications & Requirements

Degree or HND/HNC in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in offshore oil and gas process engineering

Strong knowledge of process design, simulations, and safety standards

Experience producing P&IDs, datasheets, process calculations, and process documentation

Familiarity with process modelling and design software (Aspen HYSYS, PDS, Aveva, or similar)

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Professional, collaborative, and able to work with multidisciplinary teams

Highly organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities

What’s in it for you

The offshore oil and gas sector offers challenging, high-profile projects with strong career development opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience with complex process systems and contribute to safe, efficient offshore operations.

Competitive contract rates

Exposure to technically complex offshore oil and gas projects

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Hands-on involvement in design, installation, and commissioning

Strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation

Company Overview

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions for offshore oil and gas, delivering high-profile projects worldwide. Known for technical excellence and innovation, they provide safe, high-quality, and sustainable solutions across all phases of offshore developments.

Their culture encourages collaboration, curiosity, and professional growth, giving engineers the opportunity to lead challenging projects and advance their careers

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