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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Graduate Process Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 10/23/26
No salary listed
Entry
Master's
Woking, UK
HybridHybrid working requires three office days per week.
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Environmental & Energy Engineering, Environmental Process Engineering, or Process Systems Engineering, accredited by IChemE.
  • Awareness of applicable international and industry specifications, standards, and codes.
  • Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
  • Strong oral and written English language skills.
  • High-level Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Candidates must be due to graduate in 2027 or have graduated within the last two years.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
  • As part of a team and under the direction of a lead or senior process engineer, execute traditional and new energy and chemicals projects, including renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Tasks include preparing heat and material balances, performing simulations and process calculations, generating line and equipment lists, developing process flow diagrams, utility flow diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams, designing process equipment, performing line hydraulics, preparing equipment datasheets, and participating in safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
  • Complete the Kent Graduate Development Programme under the guidance of a mentor.
  • Undertake specific tasks or areas of work as defined by the lead, principal, or senior process engineer.
  • Execute allocated tasks within the project scope, people hours, and project execution plan.
  • Work to the requirements of the design basis and industry standards.
  • Execute work in compliance with client specifications, Kent’s ISO-accredited quality management system, and project-specific procedures, guides, and standards.
  • Perform related duties as instructed by the lead, principal, or senior process engineer or group manager.
  • Provide input to multidisciplinary deliverables.
  • Support decision-making by other engineers.
  • Coordinate learnings and lessons sessions with licensors and vendors on emerging technologies.
  • Observe the company’s, clients’, and host-country governing authorities’ health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules.

About the company

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Kent Data Centres enters strategic agreement with Aurora Energy Valley to become lead design and development team for its Nordic projects

Kent plc
May 8th, 2026
Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations.

Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations. Kent Plc is pleased to welcome Jaime Sedano as Vice President for its Colombia operations. Jaime brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors, with a strong track record of delivering growth, leading complex operations, and expanding businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean. His appointment reflects the strategic importance of its South American operations, established in 1990. Today, its Bogotá team not only supports key regional projects, but also serves as an engineering centre of excellence, contributing to Kent projects across the world. With deep regional expertise and a focus on value creation, partnerships and sustainable growth, Jaime will play a key role in strengthening its presence across the Americas and supporting its clients' ambitions.

Business Insider
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent Acquires Aberdeen's Exceed Company

Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.

Scottish Financial News
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent acquires Aberdeen decommissioning specialist Exceed

Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.

Digital Infra Network
Feb 27th, 2025
Kent completes acquisition of Sudlows Consulting | Digital Infra Network

Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting, expanding global data center expertise to meet AI, cloud, and sustainability demands.