On-Site Process Design Engineer: Plant Layout & Commissioning

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DATS Recruitment Ltd is assisting a chemical-sector client in Runcorn with a temporary Process Design Engineer role. The contract is 3–6 months, outside IR35, and strictly site-based with no hybrid or remote work.

This role supports the Lead Process Engineer and involves drafting drawings, mechanical calculations and supplier coordination for a hydrometallurgical battery recycling demonstrator project. The engineer will work with CAD models, equipment suppliers, fabricators and control

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, process plant or industrial equipment design.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks).
• Experience producing general arrangements, manufacturing drawings, piping layouts and installation drawings.
• Ability to convert a process or operational requirement into a practical engineered solution.
• Experience coordinating with equipment manufacturers, fabricators and site contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with process plant layouts, equipment arrangements, fabrication drawings and installation details.
• Produce and maintain 2D and 3D CAD models of vessels, tanks, pipework and platforms and associated plant equipment.
• Translate process requirements, PFDs and P&IDs into practical mechanical designs.
• Take responsibility for defined equipment packages from concept through specification, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Prepare equipment datasheets, technical specifications, scopes of work and requests for quotation.
• Review supplier quotations, drawings, calculations and technical submissions.
• Coordinate interfaces between mechanical equipment, piping, electrical systems, instrumentation, instrumentation and automation.
• Produce bills of materials, drawing registers, equipment schedules and technical documentation.
• Monitor supplier progress, drawing approvals, delivery dates and outstanding technical information.
• Support design reviews, HAZOP, DSEAR, constructability and maintainability assessments.
• Ensure actions arising from technical and safety reviews are incorporated into the design.
• Support equipment inspections, factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
• Assist with commissioning plans, punch lists, defect resolution and handover documentation.
• Manage design changes and maintain accurate as-built drawings and records.
• Identify technical, programme and procurement risks early and drive them through to resolution.
• Help develop practical engineering standards and repeatable design methods for future plants.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

Mechanical design

On-site delivery

Documentation control

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

P&IDs

Piping layouts

Job description

DATS Recruitment Ltd is assisting a chemical-sector client in Runcorn with a temporary Process Design Engineer role. The contract is 3–6 months, outside IR35, and strictly site-based with no hybrid or remote work.

This role supports the Lead Process Engineer and involves drafting drawings, mechanical calculations and supplier coordination for a hydrometallurgical battery recycling demonstrator project. The engineer will work with CAD models, equipment suppliers, fabricators and control