Process Engineer - Chemical And Recycling

Rise Technical Recruitment; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Process Engineer with a background in chemical, oil and gas, or petrochemical industries. The role involves overseeing process engineering activities, enhancing design efficiency, and working collaboratively with research and development teams on innovative technology aimed at recycling plastics. Successful candidates will have strong expertise in process engineering and simulation software, as well as a willingness to travel to Europe for projects. A supportive environment with excellent benefits is offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Share Options

Training

Progression

Flexible Working

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Chemical Process Engineer with experience in oil and gas or petrochemical environments.
• Strong background in design, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process engineering activity and improve design efficiency.
• Support development level testing with research and development teams.
• Enhance process design and performance using simulation software.

Skills

Process engineering expertise

Simulation software proficiency

Collaboration and teamwork

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Process Engineer – Chemical and Recycling

Abingdon, commutable from Swindon, Oxford, Didcot, Wantage, Thame, and Wallingford

£70,000 – £75,000 + Life Assurance + Share Options + Training + Progression + Cutting Edge Technology + Flexible Working + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Chemical Process Engineer from an oil and gas, industrial or petrochemical background looking for a role where you can work on high value projects and shape advanced technology that supports a circular economy?

You will join a growing organisation developing next generation recycling technology that converts hard to recycle plastics into valuable chemical feedstocks. The business is advancing through major development, demonstration and commercial programmes with continued investment into new capability. This gives you the opportunity to work closely with research, development and global project teams while building strong long term pathways for future progression.

You will use your process engineering expertise across design, optimisation and continuous improvement. You will support facility design through simulation tools, enhance technical delivery across key projects and contribute directly to assets in the UK and mainland Europe. Occasional European travel will be required.

This role suits an engineer who wants real technical influence, collaborative project work and a clear route into future leadership roles.

The Role

• Oversee process engineering activity and improve design efficiency and project delivery
• Work closely with research and development teams to support development level testing
• Use simulation software to enhance process design and performance
• Occasional travel to Europe for project work

The Person

• Chemical Process Engineer
• Experience in oil and gas or petrochemical environments
• Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.