Senior Process Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in carbon reduction technologies is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to scale up new CO₂ utilisation processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in Chemical Engineering and experience in process development, passionate about making a sustainable impact through innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in early-stage process development.
• Strong skills in technical troubleshooting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise experimental systems for CO₂ utilisation.
• Lead process development activities and support scale-up.
• Document experimental procedures and contribute to technical reports.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Process simulation tools

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – R&D & Scale-Up
Location: Nottinghamshire (UK)
Type: Permanent
Industry: Clean Tech / Carbon Reduction / Process Engineering

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join a pioneering, research-led organisation at the forefront of carbon reduction technologies. This innovative company is developing breakthrough solutions aimed at decarbonising industrial materials — backed by global manufacturing leaders, academic partners, and major research institutions.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a key role in scaling up novel technologies from the laboratory to pilot and production scale. If you’re passionate about climate change, materials innovation, and hands-on process engineering, this role offers a rare chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise lab- and pilot-scale experimental systems for novel CO₂ utilisation processes.

• Lead process development activities supporting scale-up from concept through to commissioning.

• Analyse test data, identify process bottlenecks, and implement technical improvements.

• Collaborate closely with chemists, materials scientists, and cross-functional teams.

• Support preparation of technical proposals for grant funding (e.g. Innovate UK, Horizon Europe).

• Document experimental procedures, analyse results, and contribute to technical reports and publications.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Experience in early-stage process development — ideally having worked on projects from concept/design through commissioning.

• Strong technical troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary R&D environments.

• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a passion for technology that delivers real-world climate benefits.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in CO₂ capture, utilisation, or carbon reduction technologies.

• Familiarity with cement, concrete, or construction-related industrial processes.

• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, pilot plant operation, or process simulation tools.

• Experience contributing to sustainability-focused innovation or publicly funded research projects.