Process Engineer

NES Fircroft; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Sheffield is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance industrial processes in heavy industry projects. The role involves design, optimisation and troubleshooting, requiring a degree in a relevant engineering field and industry experience. Candidates should have a solid understanding of metallurgical processes. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to work on high-impact projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Long-term project pipeline

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in relevant engineering field.
• Experience in metals, steel, or heavy engineering.
• Understanding of industrial process design.

Responsibilities

• Support design, optimisation of industrial processes.
• Conduct process calculations and prepare documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects.
• Assist in commissioning and performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process design

Metallurgical processing

Technical documentation

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Chemical, Process, Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an established global engineering organisation that is seeking a Process Engineer to support major metals and heavy industry projects based in Sheffield.

This is a great opportunity to join a technically strong team delivering high-impact projects across steelmaking and metallurgical processing environments.

The Role

As a Process Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the design, optimisation and improvement of industrial processes across large-scale plant and production systems. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, contributing to both new projects and ongoing operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process design, analysis and optimisation for metallurgical / metals processing systems
• Supporting feasibility studies, process calculations and technical documentation
• Working closely with project, mechanical, electrical and automation teams
• Supporting commissioning, troubleshooting and performance improvement activities
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and industry standards

About You

• Ideally Degree-qualified in Chemical, Process, Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in metals, steel, heavy engineering or large-scale industrial environments
• Strong understanding of industrial process design and optimisation
• Comfortable working in project-based and operational settings
• Experience with Primetals technologies or steelmaking processes is highly advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work on major, high-profile industrial projects
• Technically challenging role with real impact
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.