Senior Chemical Engineer - Process (Contract)

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical sector seeks a Senior Process Engineer to contribute to the FEED phase of new batch chemical production facilities. The successful candidate will develop crucial engineering deliverables, manage quality controls, and support junior team members in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time contract position that can potentially extend, with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in design and engineering in the chemical sector.
• Experience developing Process Flow Diagrams and P&IDs.
• Proficiency in standard process engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables including calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Check deliverables to ensure compliance with quality controls.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design team members.

Skills

Design Engineering

Process Engineering

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our process department, consisting of chemical, mechanical, EC&I engineers, 3D layout & pipers and building design specialists, are known for making the complex simple. Working with clients across the chemical, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, we’ve a reputation for delivering ‘first of a kind’ projects in new and innovative ways.

Working with a key BakerHicks client in the chemical sector, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers working to deliver an exciting new batch of chemical production facilities.

The end client site is located in Europe, however, the design team are located in the UK, primarily in Manchester.

This contract position is full-time (initially 3 months, but with the potential to extend) and provides flexible working with a minimum of one day per week in our Salford Quays office.

The Project

The project is currently in the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) phase and focuses on batch chemical processing. It is a relatively small-scale project, and you will be working alongside one other process engineer to deliver the FEED package. This includes developing P&IDs, heat and mass balances, project schedules, and equipment datasheets.

As the Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for progressing the design from the existing concept through to detailed FEED deliverables.

You’ll be supported by the broader BakerHicks process team, which includes a number of highly experienced engineers who can provide guidance and input as needed.

Key Purpose

• Develop process engineering deliverables to support the delivery of the FEED phase of the project
• Support others, including junior engineers and other design team members, in working towards common goals. This will involve, for instance, attending team meetings, providing input to the project programme, and answering technical queries.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables (including calculations, specifications, and reports), site surveys, construction stage duties, client liaison with members of design/construction teams, costing and ensure progress against the project brief
• Check deliverables produced by colleagues to ensure engineering designs meet appropriate quality and compliance controls, project brief and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary members of the design team
• Contribute to the preparation of enquiry plans, fee estimate sheets, scopes of work and change controls as required.
  
  

Requirements

• Relevant degree in Chemical Engineering
• Demonstrable experience of design and engineering in the chemical sector and/or related sectors
• Experience in developing Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID’s, equipment datasheets and specifications
• Experience in standard process engineering calculations, including pressure drop/pump sizing, control valve sizing, heat transfer, and heat & mass balance calculations
  
  

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About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport.

And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.