Process Engineer

Design Services Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a skilled Process Engineer to lead its new department. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, defining workflows, and managing process design from concept through to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have experience in sectors such as water treatment, renewables, and food manufacturing, as well as strong standards knowledge. Hybrid working is offered post-probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment.
• Experience in energy and renewables sector.
• Familiarity with food or beverage manufacturing processes.
• Understanding chemical or materials process industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Engineering department and mentor junior engineers.
• Define workflows and quality assurance procedures.
• Prepare and review process documentation like PFDs and P&IDs.
• Conduct process design from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Team leadership

Process design and development

Technical documentation

Mentoring junior engineers

Standards compliance (ISO, ASME, PED, ATEX)

Job description

Process Engineer

Our client is currently looking for a Process Engineer that is based within the Northwest, the role will be a permanent staff position and offering a negotiable salary, the client will offer hybrid working but this is after a probationary period.

Your key responsibilities will be the following:

• Department Leadership
• Establish and develop DMD Design’s new Process Engineering department.
• Define workflows, design standards, and quality assurance procedures.
• Mentor, train, and support junior process engineers to foster professional growth.
• Technical Delivery
• Lead the process design and development of projects from concept through detailed design and commissioning.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and process control philosophies.
• Specify process equipment (pumps, valves, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.) and support procurement and vendor selection.
• Conduct process simulations and sizing calculations.
• Participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments, and safety reviews.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and automation teams to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Provide process engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, including commissioning and performance testing.
• Develop process documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Business and Strategic Development
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and technical input for bids.
• Act as a process engineering subject matter expert (SME) for internal and external stakeholders.

The client is looking for Engineers that have experience in the following sectors:

• Water and wastewater treatment
• Energy and renewables or utilities
• Food, Beverage or Life sciences manufacturing
• Chemical or materials process industries

The right Process Engineer will have experience in leading teams or mentoring younger/junior engineers as well as having a strong understanding of standards such as ISO, ASME, PED, ATEX

Candidates may be required to gain Security clearance so must be eligible for this and the right to work in the UK must be established already.

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