Chemical Engineer

Academy Education Network Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Education Network Ltd is seeking a Chemical Engineer to design and operate processes transforming raw materials into products like drugs and fuels. Responsibilities include scale-up, running simulations with Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and specialization in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and energy.

The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, clear technical communication, and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, scale-up and operate chemical and biochemical processes.
• Run process simulations and P&ID design.
• Commission and scale-up plant.
• Specialise in pharmaceuticals, energy, food, polymers or biotech.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Clear technical communication

Teamwork across multidisciplinary plant teams

Attention to detail and process safety culture

Pragmatic decision-making under cost/safety constraints

Continuous learning across rapidly evolving technologies

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Chemical Engineers design and operate processes that convert raw materials into useful products—from drug manufacturing to fuel refining to food production to biotech. Day‑to‑day work mixes process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), P&ID design, mass and energy balance calculations, plant commissioning and scale‑up.

Responsibilities

• Design, scale‑up and operate chemical and biochemical processes.
• Run process simulations and P&ID design.
• Commission and scale‑up plant.
• Specialise in pharmaceuticals, energy, food, polymers or biotech.

Skills & Qualifications

Candidate should possess:

• Structured problem‑solving.
• Clear technical communication.
• Teamwork across multidisciplinary plant teams.
• Attention to detail and process safety culture.
• Pragmatic decision‑making under cost/safety constraints.
• Continuous learning across rapidly evolving technologies.

Typical Employers

• AstraZeneca, GSK, Shell, BP, Unilever.
• Process consultancies: Wood, Worley, Petrofac, Fluor.
• Chemical manufacturing: INEOS, BASF, Lubrizol.
• Food & drink: Diageo, Mondelez, Nestle.

Salary Ranges

• Year 0‑2: Graduate Engineer £32 000–£45 000.
• Year 2‑4: Engineer working toward CEng.
• Year 4‑8: Chartered Chemical Engineer £55 000–£75 000.
• Year 8+: Principal Engineer / Plant Manager.