Graduate Process Engineer

NRL Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Senior Engineer

On-site Grangemouth experience

Temporary placement

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer for an on-site placement at Grangemouth's major import/export terminal. You will work directly with a Senior Process Engineer to support project close-out and learn within a highly experienced team.

The 2–3 month placement offers hands-on experience in terminal operations, process management and safety practices, with direct mentoring to apply academic knowledge in a live industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Process Engineering required.
• Newly graduated with keen interest in gaining practical industrial experience.
• Willingness to work full-time on site in Grangemouth.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support project close-out activities with the Senior Process Engineer.
• Review technical documentation, process data and project files.
• Participate in plant performance reviews and identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with site operations and maintenance to complete projects.
• Apply safety procedures and technical standards in all activities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to terminal operations, control systems and process management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical abilities

Education

Degree in Process Engineering

Job description

Graduate Process Engineer – Grangemouth

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified / Graduate Process Engineering to gain valuable hands‑on experience within the petrochemical sector. Based on‑site at a major import and export terminal in Grangemouth, you will work directly with a Senior Process Engineer, supporting project close‑out and learning within a highly experienced team. The placement is expected to last 2–3 months, offering an ideal starting point to apply your academic knowledge in a live operational setting.

Salary

Negotiable

Location and Working Pattern

Fully site‑based in Grangemouth. Full‑time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week).

Client Overview

Our client operates a key import and export terminal serving the petrochemical industry. The facility plays a vital role in the storage, handling and movement of petrochemical products, maintaining high standards of safety, environmental responsibility and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Senior Process Engineer to support project close‑out activities.
• Assist with reviewing technical documentation, process data and project files.
• Participate in plant performance reviews and identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with site operations and maintenance teams to ensure smooth project completion.
• Apply safety procedures and technical standards in all activities.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to terminal operations, control systems and process management.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree qualified specifically in Process Engineering.
• Recently graduated, with a keen interest in gaining practical industrial experience.
• Willingness to work full‑time on site in Grangemouth.
• Strong communication, teamwork and analytical abilities.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Awareness of process safety principles and environmental standards.
• Interest in petrochemical or energy production operations.
• Experience from an academic project, dissertation or placement related to process design or optimisation.

Benefits

• 34 days holiday per year (pro rata for 2–3 month duration)
• Direct mentoring from a Senior Process Engineer
• Valuable site experience within a major petrochemical facility

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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