Senior Project Manager & Process Engineer – Hydrogen / Electrolysis / Gas Purification

Brightsmith · Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany · On-site · Full-time

Senior Project Manager & Process Engineer – Hydrogen / Electrolysis / Gas Purification Location: Greater Frankfurt | Permanent | Clean Technology / Process Engineering We’re working with a fast-growing, owner-managed clean-tech company specialising in process engineering plants and systems for the purification and recycling of industrial and technical gases, including hydrogen, helium and argon. With a strong focus on green hydrogen, circular economy, carbon capture and industrial gas technologies, the business is growing internationally and is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager / Process Engineer to take ownership of technically demanding projects from initial proposal through to commissioning. This is a hands-on role with significant technical ownership, working closely with engineering, process, purchasing and logistics teams as well as customers and external suppliers. Your responsibilities Take end-to-end responsibility for complex customer projects, from proposal preparation through to implementation and commissioning Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across design, process engineering, purchasing and logistics Manage external suppliers and project partners Ensure projects are delivered against quality, schedule and cost targets Prepare technical proposals and participate in technical customer presentations Design and plan process engineering plants for the purification and recycling of technical gases, including hydrogen, helium and argon Carry out engineering calculations, process evaluations and technical assessments Provide operational and technological support throughout project execution Prepare detailed process reports and technical documentation Continuously improve and optimise existing processes, technologies and engineering approaches Work closely with senior management and the technical leadership team on strategically important projects What you bring 5+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally combining process engineering with project management/project leadership Experience developing and analysing process engineering solutions Background managing or leading projects involving process plants or complex technical systems Experience within technical gases, hydrogen, electrolysis, special plant engineering, energy technology or a related sector Strong understanding of fluid processing technologies Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and regulations is advantageous A structured, independent and commercially minded approach to your work Comfortable working across different technical disciplines and taking ownership of projects Willingness to travel when required by projects Full driving licence (Class B) What’s on offer A key position within a growing international clean-tech company Significant technical and project ownership, with plenty of room for creative input and decision-making The opportunity to work on projects across hydrogen, industrial gas purification, circular economy and carbon capture Direct collaboration with senior management and the Technical Director Long-term career and development opportunities within a growing business A young, diverse and international team of highly skilled engineers Permanent employment contract with flexible working hours Corporate fitness, company pension scheme An environment where technical ideas, initiative and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged