Graduate Process Engineer 2025

targetjobs UK; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

KBR Consulting International draws on a heritage of over thirty-five years specialising in the front-end phases of engineering projects from pre-feasibility, up to and including preliminary Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phases. In addition, we undertake small FEEDs and provide specialist consultancy services for later phases of projects. The front-end nature of the work means that we are often involved in developments in areas and technologies new to the engineering industry.

With clients ranging from large internationals to smaller independent companies, we are currently heavily involved globally in the transition from oil and gas to other sources of energy including hydrogen and ammonia, decarbonisation, production of biofuels and the move towards minimal crewing of offshore production facilities. Other projects include strategy / master plan development (‘Decisioneering’ process), financial modelling, product & energy optimisation, maximising asset performance and petrochemical integration.

Over the years, KBR has provided support for some of the largest industry capital investments in modern times. Moreover, KBR has acted as lender’s advisor on well over 200 projects for a broad range of clients and financial institutions across many sectors including upstream and downstream oil and gas, specialty chemicals, mining, biofuels, pulp and paper, power, and general infrastructure.

The process engineering team is at the heart of the design of the project. Process engineers use their technical expertise and problem-solving skills to find optimum technical solutions whilst working alongside other engineering disciplines to ensure a robust, economic and safe design.

Process Engineers gain exposure to a range of hydrocarbon processing technologies on these projects, including in many cases state-of-the art design approaches. The process engineering discipline covers a wide variety of tasks from simulation of processes through to specifying the details of equipment and piping items.

Opportunities within Process Engineering for KBR Consulting

We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with innovative solutions and services. At KBR, we respect and value the diversity of our people. We know that the cultures, ethnicities, religious backgrounds and gender identities that make us who we are as individuals, also make us a better, more socially sustainable company.

We are growing our engineering team and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated people with a desire to learn. Working as part of KBR Consulting international will offer you an opportunity to be part of a global, diverse, service oriented organisation.

Offering adaptable working arrangements, you will be based in our head office in Leatherhead. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients.

Our Process Engineers range from recent university graduates in Chemical Engineering through to Process Engineering consultants with many years of experience, covering onshore and offshore oil & gas processing, LNG, offsites and utilities, refining and petrochemicals. We provide challenging opportunities for our engineers on projects and help them develop technical and leadership skills, whilst ensuring they are provided with the support they need to develop these skills. Our aim is to support and invest in engineers to help them gain a wide range of experience in the many different aspects of process design so that they can have a varied and stimulating career.

As a Gold Corporate Partner of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), we are formally recognised by the IChemE as a company that provides excellent support to young engineers through their early career development, leading to Chartered Chemical Engineer status. Most of our senior engineers are Corporate Members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE) and Chartered Engineers (CEng), with many of our most senior engineers being Fellows of the Institution (FIChemE). We actively encourage and support our graduate engineers in gaining corporate membership and operate an IChemE Approved Company Training Scheme (ACTS) for our process graduates. Many of our Process Engineers have gained experience in overseas locations, including on-site in countries such as Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Azerbaijan and Australia, where they have played a key role in process plant detailed engineering design and construction activities as well as commissioning-support and related activities.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive compensation programs focused on total rewards, we provide employees with everything they need for success, including on-the-job training and professional development for continued growth. We help foster this growth through learning and development programs and employee resource groups. Our employee resource groups promote career and personal development by enhancing company culture, encouraging community involvement and fostering interaction among colleagues.

What We Offer a Graduate

• A structured two-year graduate program with tailored career development plans and unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge projects.
• As accredited members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Graduate Engineers work towards achieving chartered status and are fully supported and encouraged.
• Opportunities to work abroad and to travel to fabrication yards, site or vendors.
• Mentorship from industry-leading engineers and exposure to a global network of professionals.
• The opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive the future of sustainable engineering.
• Rotations across various projects and departments to broaden your skills.
• Competitive salary with benefits including healthcare, pension, and adaptable working options.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity of thought and innovation are celebrated.
• Automatic enrolment in the vibrant KBR IMPACT network, which promotes new professionals and organises social activities across all our locations.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (2:1 minimum).
• UK Residency / work permit for UK.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

KBR Company Information

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.