Chemical Process Engineer

Premier Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the process industries is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join their team in West Berkshire. The role involves leading the design and optimisation of chemical processes, managing junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in chemical process engineering.
• Knowledge of thermal processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards (COMAH, HSE).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimisation of chemical processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BEng in Chemical Engineering

MEng in Chemical Engineering

MSc in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

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:

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

Responsibilities include:

- Leading the design, development, and optimisation of chemical processes
- Solving problems and improving engineering processes
- Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for new and existing projects
- Overseeing the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Managing and mentoring junior engineers and supporting their professional development
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including R&D, production, and quality assurance
- Preparing technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Pushing for constant progression for product development and manufacturing techniques

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.