Chemical Process Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Chemical Process Engineer to join its team in West Berkshire. The role encompasses designing and optimizing processes, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in chemical process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of thermal processes and industry standards (e.g., COMAH, HSE).
• Familiar with process simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize chemical processes.
• Manage projects and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with teams and provide leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Process Design

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

BEng, MEng, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Job Description

ROLE – Chemical Process Engineer

SALARY - £40,000- £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – West Berkshire

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for process industries. They are looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to join their team in West Berkshire on a permanent basis.

The Chemical Process Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

1. At least 2-4 years of relevant experience in chemical process engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment
2. Knowledge of / experienced with thermal processes
3. A degree (BEng, MEng, MSc, or PhD) in Chemical Engineering or a related field
4. Strong Project Management skills
5. Strong knowledge of process design, scale-up, and optimization
6. Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD)
7. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., COMAH, HSE)
8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
9. Excellent leadership skills, and ideally some people management experience
10. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
11. Ability to work well individually as well as part of a team