Senior Chemical Engineer

People Solutions Group; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer for a full-time permanent position in West Bromwich. The successful candidate will oversee design, implementation, and risk assessments of chemical processes while leading project teams and ensuring compliance with regulations. With opportunities for career development and training, this role offers a robust package including 25 annual leave days and a stakeholder pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays

Free life assurance

Access to stakeholder pension scheme

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' relevant industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, design, implement and commission Plant Modification Proposals.
• Lead hazard assessments and HAZOP studies for risk management.
• Act as Project Leader on designated projects, overseeing budget and design.

Skills

Process design

Risk assessments

Project leadership

Chemical process improvement

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HAZOP studies

COMAH regulations

DSEAR methodology

SIL assessments

LOPA assessments

DIERS methodology

Job description

Senior Chemical Engineer – Full-Time, Permanent (West Bromwich)

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich on a full-time permanent basis.

This role reports directly to the Chemical Engineering Manager and we are looking to recruit for an immediate start.

• 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
• Free life assurance
• Access to a stakeholder pension scheme
• Career development and training opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Initiate, design, implement and commission Plant Modification Proposals
• Lead hazard assessments and HAZOP studies, ensuring thorough risk management
• Ensure all chemical engineering work complies with Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice
• Collaborate with Project Engineering to develop plant layout, design, and budget proposals
• Provide expert input on Process Improvement Groups and project teams
• Support the Research Department with process route development for new/existing processes
• Advise internal and external stakeholders (engineers, customers, contractors, consultants) on design, safety, and processing techniques
• Act as Project Leader on designated projects with full responsibility for budget, design, and completion
• Coordinate design and commissioning resources to align with production budgets and schedules
• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of five years' relevant industrial experience
• Strong understanding of process design, risk assessments, and commissioning
• Ability to lead technical projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience developing or improving chemical processes
• Practical on-plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and DSEAR methodology
• Familiarity with SIL and LOPA assessments
• Understanding of relief system sizing and DIERS methodology

Training:

• Ongoing internal and external training available
• Support for upskilling in safety systems (e.g. SIL, LOPA, DIERS)
• Career development opportunities in senior project or technical leadership roles

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Created on 12/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom