About the job:
Kent is seeking motivated and experienced Senior Process Engineers to join our expanding team in Woking.
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.
Skills & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the lead engineer on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project
Can be technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables
Undertaking specific tasks/ area of work as defined by the lead/ principal engineer
Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract under the supervision of the lead/principal engineer
Participating in factory acceptance tests
Supporting the preparation of the process TDR and executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR
Ensuring compliance with KENT’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards
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 dependent on size and complexity of project, as defined by the lead engineer or project/ project engineering manager.
Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer/ group manager.
Responsible for communicating technical/ project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer.
Senior engineers are accountable to the lead/principal engineer or project engineer (dependent on size and complexity of the project) in the project environment
Responsible for personal training and development in consultation with Process Group Manager
The corporate reporting line is to respective Process Group Manager
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.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline.
Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or similar.
Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects.
Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes.
Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
Communication:
Excellent command of English language in both oral and written communication and skills
Behaviour/ Core Competencies:
Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.
Good coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
Cost awareness.
Proactive approach.
Attention to detail.
Team player.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
Multi-tasking/prioritising.
Analytical and problem-solving mind set.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. 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 abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at
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