Senior Process Consultant

Senior Process Consultant

The successful candidate will be a senior technical leader, providing high‑value advisory and engineering input across the gas pretreatment and liquefaction and gas infrastructure project lifecycle. They will support early phase technical activities aligned with gas monetisation, security of supply and energy transition objectives, and will deliver technically robust, commercially informed consulting assignments for LNG, natural gas and other energy transition liquefied gases projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead or provide senior technical oversight of LNG and related projects, including liquefaction facilities, import and regasification terminals, peak‑shaving and small‑scale LNG facilities, cryogenic storage and handling systems, marine, road and rail loading/unloading systems, and gas treatment, liquefaction support systems and boil‑off gas management.
• Lead or provide senior technical oversight for feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies; technical and economic evaluations; technology assessment and selection; integration of facilities with upstream, midstream and downstream infrastructure; due diligence and owners engineering reviews.
• Develop and review high‑quality technical deliverables including reports, presentations, process models and decision‑support materials.
• Apply engineering judgement to identify key risks, opportunities, cost drivers and performance sensitivities across LNG projects.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, engaging effectively at a technical level.
• Translate complex LNG and gas processing topics into clear, decision‑ready business insights.
• Support client discussions on LNG project development strategies, investment readiness, execution approaches and market positioning.

Business Development & Market Support

• Support KBR Consulting’s LNG and gas infrastructure growth strategy through proposal and tender preparation; technical inputs to bids and client presentations; and participation in client meetings, workshops and technical reviews.
• Contribute to thought leadership, market positioning and internal capability development within LNG, gas and related energy transition services.

Team & Knowledge Leadership

• Mentor and guide less‑experienced engineers and consultants.
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Collaborate across KBR’s wider global organisation, integrating multi‑discipline expertise as required.
• Prepare and deliver conference papers and client presentations at international industry events.
• Support the continued growth of the LNG and gas consulting business.

Experience & Technical Capability

• LNG and gas market knowledge and commercial drivers.
• LNG facility operations and design considerations.
• Process design understanding and modelling.
• Feasibility and configuration studies for LNG and gas infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of process safety and applicable regulations for LNG facilities.
• Knowledge of major LNG licensors, vendors and technology providers.
• LNG project execution strategies.
• Technical due diligence and lender’s engineer support.

Essential Skills

• Degree (BEng / MEng or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant number of years of experience in engineering consultancy, project development or operating company roles.
• Demonstrable experience in LNG and/or gas processing projects, including LNG liquefaction, regasification facilities, cryogenic storage, loading/unloading systems, and gas treatment systems (dehydration, acid gas removal, mercury removal, NGL recovery).
• Strong experience supporting feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies.
• Prior involvement in technical due diligence or lender’s engineer roles is desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and deliver high‑quality outputs to tight schedules.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work within a ‘sell‑do’ consulting model.
• Strong self‑starter with commercial awareness.
• Practical front‑end consulting skills including scoping, selling and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, producing concise reports and presentations for all client levels.
• Confidence to work across client organisations from Board level to site teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving client needs.
• Contribution to proposal preparation, execution planning and budgeting.
• Support for a continuous improvement culture, including development of processes, tools and methodologies.

Other Requirements

• Based in our Leatherhead offices (but other locations considered).
• Primary degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of process simulation (e.g. using Hysys, Unisim, etc.) is a plus.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Positive, flexible and collaborative attitude.
• Strong cultural awareness and diplomacy when working with clients, partners, vendors and internal teams.
• Willingness to accommodate occasional workload peaks.
• Prior experience with an operating company, licensor or technical consultancy is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are beneficial.

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