Graduate Chemical Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Newry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering and construction company is looking for a Graduate Chemical Engineer in Newry. This role involves designing hydraulic systems, optimizing processes for water treatment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The company offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and support for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary annual bonus and salary review

Above market rate pension scheme

Generous private healthcare allowance

Retail discounts and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or nearing completion.
• Strong numerical and scientific ability required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD/Revit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of hydraulic and chemical dosing systems.
• Support process optimisation for water and wastewater treatment.
• Participate in site visits and commissioning activities.

Skills

Numerical ability

Scientific ability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Your new company

Hays are working in partnership with a leading global, multidisciplined engineering and construction company to recruit a Graduate Chemical Engineer. This contractor provides a wide range of construction services across infrastructure sectors, including rail, water, power, and natural resources.

Your new role

Assist in the design of hydraulic and chemical dosing systems

Support process optimisation for water and wastewater treatment

Contribute to technical documentation and procurement activities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery

Participate in site visits and commissioning

Technical Exposure

Flow dynamics, pumping systems, and chemical processes

Wastewater treatment and sludge handling

Process instrumentation and control

Industry standards and environmental compliance

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in Chemical Engineering (or nearing completion)

Strong numerical and scientific ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD/Revit is a plus

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chemical Engineering graduate to begin a career focused on sustainability and innovation in water treatment. The role offers exposure to process design, chemical dosing systems, and treatment technologies, with full support towards professional development and chartership.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

27 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (with additional days awarded based on length of service)

Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Generous private healthcare allowance

Other employee benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc

What you need to do now

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