Chemical Engineer

EliteExecs; Billericay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Billericay is seeking a University Graduate Chemical Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will analyze project costs, collaborate with engineers, and interact with clients in the energy sector. Applicants should possess a degree in Chemical Engineering and strong numerical and technical skills. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should be motivated to learn and take on new challenges.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent pension contributions

20 days of annual leave

Active mentoring and training program

Qualifications

• An appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical skills with a practical understanding of Chemical Engineering.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare cost estimates for client project proposals.
• Develop estimating norms from available datasets.
• Prepare material take-offs from engineering drawings.
• Provide expertise for cost controls and forecasting.
• Liaise with client teams for project delivery.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Strong technical skills

Good communication skills

Practical understanding of Chemical Engineering

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

University Graduate Chemical Engineer

About Us

We are an engineering firm founded in 1988 specializing in providing consultancy costing and estimating services to global and local clients in the energy industry, primarily in the Oil and Gas, Renewables, New Energy and Carbon Capture Industries. Based in Billericay, Essex, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a university graduate to be part of a business that promotes professional development and recognizes talent. A chance to join an established company offering a collaborative working environment with excellent benefits.

The Role

The successful candidate will be a critical part of a small but growing team of Engineers working on global energy projects, delivering expertise to clients, including major oil and renewable energy companies, on project costs, scheduling, benchmarking and project analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Using established protocols and costing methodologies, analyze and prepare cost estimates for client project proposals.

From available datasets, develop estimating norms to support further project analysis.

Prepare material take-offs (quantity analysis) from client engineering drawings.

Provide technical knowledge and expertise to support scheduling, cost controls, and forecasting for construction energy projects.

Write or input and deliver key presentation materials to clients.

Liaise with client technical and project management teams to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

Provide input, prepare and communicate requirements to external vendors for cost quotations.

Support and collaborate with internal colleagues through the quality control of costing documentation.

Provide input into and-turn in prepare risk registers and run probabilistic risk modelling.

Drive improvements in local operational processes.

Proactively assist with managerial operational reviews, data collection and data analysis.

Update and maintain proprietary databases.

Role Requirements

An appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification.

Strong numerical skills.

Strong technical skills combined with a practical understanding of Chemical Engineering and its applications within the Energy sector.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

High level of personal and professional integrity.

Motivated and willing to learn and take on new challenges.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

University Graduate: Appropriate Degree in Chemical Engineering.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Travel Requirements

The role is mostly office-based (Billericay, Essex); however, you will have the opportunity to undertake short-term assignments at client sites in the UK and internationally.

How You Will Be Rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, excellent pension contributions, and 20 days of annual leave. We are committed to the development of all staff pangunahing runs an active mentoring training program that allows new recruits to begin working under the direct supervision of senior consultants on real projects from the beginning of their careers.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV now.