Process Engineer - Expression of Interest

About the job

Kent is looking for Process Engineers to be based in Woking. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

Are you passionate about driving innovation across the energy sector? Ready to take the next step in your career but not seeing the right permanent opportunity available at the moment? At Kent, we are always eager to connect with exceptional engineering professionals who share our ambition, values, and commitment to excellence.

Even if we don’t currently have a live vacancy that matches your background, we invite you to express your interest and join our talent community. By joining our pipeline, you’ll be among the first to be considered for upcoming permanent roles aligned with your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering. If you are forward‑thinking, quality‑driven, and excited to contribute to impactful projects across the energy and industrial sectors, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for Process Engineers early in their career to work on predominately early‑stage process engineering activities (i.e., concept, appraise and select studies).

• Reporting to the lead engineer on a feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project. Can be technically responsible for an area of work and supervising preparation of specific deliverables.
• Undertaking specific tasks/area of work as defined by the lead/ principal engineer.
• In consultation with process group manager takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met taking due cognisance of project commitments.
• Performing related duties as and when instructed by lead/ principal engineer or group manager.
• Undertaking specified tasks/areas of work dependant on size and complexity of project, as defined by the lead engineer or project/ project engineering manager.
• Responsible for communicating technical/project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer.
• Work as part of a multi‑discipline team, delivering work under the supervision of one of our lead engineers.
• Running process simulations, preparing Process Flow Schemes with mass balances and equipment sizes, P& equipment datasheets.
• Preparing reports and presentations.
• Responsible for the delivery of high‑quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards and internal procedures.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently.

All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

• Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Chemical Engineers or equivalent.
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/detailed design and or EPC projects.
• Knowledge of tools such as HYSYS or Uni Sim, performing standard process engineering calculations and developing technical reports.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Institute of Petroleum, British Standards etc.).

• Excellent command of English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

• Proactive approach.
• Attenti…