Mechanical & Process Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical and Process Engineer for a permanent position in Capenhurst. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and possess experience in process design. Responsibilities include producing high-quality deliverables, writing specifications, and supporting technical change processes. The salary ranges from £65,000 to £74,000 per annum, with additional benefits including a company performance bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Salary up to £74,000

Company performance bonus

25 days holiday, rising to 28 after 6 years

All statutory bank holidays

Individual private healthcare (BUPA)

Working from home up to 2 days per week

One additional day off every 4 weeks

Flexi day off once per month

Company sick pay

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance at 7x annual salary

Contracted hours: 38.75 hours per week

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in process or chemical engineering design.
• Knowledge of process modelling and simulation tools such as MATLAB or Simulink.
• Experience within the nuclear sector or another large process industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good general IT skills.
• Ability to explain and justify technical decisions clearly.
• French or German language skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Producing high‑quality process design and analysis deliverables.
• Writing technical reports and specifications for process system equipment.
• Developing and substantiating technical solutions, including calculations and design basis.
• Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to model and predict equipment performance.
• Supporting design reviews, ISA/HAZOP meetings and technical change processes.
• Maintaining specialist knowledge of current process system designs and performance.
• Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts.
• Managing technical deliverables and providing clear progress reporting.

Skills

Process design

Chemical engineering design

Process modelling tools (MATLAB, Simulink)

Nuclear sector experience

Communication skills

General IT skills

Language skills (French or German)

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Vacancy Title: Mechanical and Process Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Capenhurst
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING Chemical Engineering
Salary: £65000 - £74000 per annum
Start Date: 2026-02-23
REF: J91986341
Contact Name: Daniel Shafran
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £74,000
• Company performance bonus
• 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 6 years’ service
• All statutory bank holidays
• Individual private healthcare (BUPA)
• Working from home up to 2 days per week (subject to security and business need)
• One additional day off every 4 weeks
• Flexi day off once per month, subject to accumulated working hours
• Company sick pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 16% with an 11% employee contribution)
• Life assurance at 7x annual salary
• Contracted hours: 38.75 hours per week (includes a 45‑minute paid lunch)
• Core hours: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
• Available working hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

What will you be doing?

• Producing high‑quality process design and analysis deliverables
• Writing technical reports and specifications for process system equipment
• Developing and substantiating technical solutions, including calculations and design basis
• Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to model and predict equipment performance
• Supporting design reviews, ISA/HAZOP meetings and technical change processes
• Maintaining specialist knowledge of current process system designs and performance
• Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts
• Managing technical deliverables and providing clear progress reportingWorking with internal and external stakeholders, including European suppliers

Where will you be doing it?

You’ll be based in Cheshire within a Technical Services environment, supporting complex engineering projects through robust process design, analysis and technical assurance in a highly regulated setting.

What you’ll need:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Experience in process or chemical engineering design
• Knowledge of process modelling and simulation tools such as MATLAB or Simulink
• Experience within the nuclear sector or another large process industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good general IT skills
• Ability to explain and justify technical decisions clearly
• French or German language skills would be an advantage

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