Senior Process Engineer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-performance polymer solutions seeks a Senior Process Engineer in Thornton-Cleveleys. The role involves providing technical support for CAPEX plans, optimising operational assets, and leading projects within a COMAH regulated environment. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in delivering major capital projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Process Engineering statutory regulations.
• Experience delivering major capital projects in a COMAH regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage time, people, and costs within a project.

Responsibilities

• Lead on capital project lifecycle from opportunity identification to commissioning.
• Optimise existing operational assets using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise to the Operations team for troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

BEng or MEng Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered engineer (or working towards)

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD LT

Plant DCS / SCADA systems

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Senior Process Engineer, Thornton-Cleveleys

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Client:

Victrex

Location:

Thornton-Cleveleys, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical support for our CAPEX plan, Operational assets optimisation, and Process Safety risk reduction.

Working within a multi discipline engineering team you will have the opportunity to deliver medium to large projects throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting our strategic objectives for environmental and safety goals, cost of goods control, OEE and productivity improvements.

This position will suit someone with a good technical background looking to apply it to a complex COMAH manufacturing environment. Someone who sets high standards for themselves and builds trust within their team.

More about the role

As Senior Process Engineer you will lead on various activities including;

• Involvement in full capital project lifecycle from opportunity identification through to commissioning. Provide Process Engineering expertise on minor and major capital investments as the designated process engineering at design reviews.
• Creation, checking and approval of process engineering deliverables and vendor documents such as PFDs, mass and energy balances, P&IDs, process descriptions, process data sheets, relevant schedules and control philosophies.
• Input to hazard studies, relief and blowdown calculations, DSEAR assessment and functional safety reviews.
• Optimisation of existing operational assets through the use of complex problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Champion the application of corporate engineering standards, providing critical review to ensure we continually improve.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Lead you will support the integration of new projects into the existing Victrex SHE and Engineering systems to ensure smooth handover to the plant Operations team. Provide technical expertise to the Operations team for troubleshooting and continuous improvement of the site operations. Optimisation of existing assets with respect to: throughput, cost of manufacture, yield, batch to batch quality, and energy efficiency. You will identify opportunities & produce feasibility studies for improving all aspects of the manufacturing operations.

The Senior Process Engineer position is a highly respected role, where input into key strategic objectives can influence the direction of the company and contribute to success. Expectation to champion the application and knowledge transfer of Victrex standards to achieve the highest standard of engineering, supporting the growth of junior engineers.

Your experience

We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills with proven experience of communicating to and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management. Extensive knowledge of Process Engineering statutory regulations. You will have demonstrable knowledge and practical application of Project management methods and continuous improvement methods.

Our ideal candidate will have delivered major capital projects on COMAH regulated production plants and have significant knowledge of Process Safety including experience of hazard studies, functional safety, DSEAR and pressure relief. You will have experience of delivering significant plant improvement projects and led commissioning of new equipment.

Required:

• BEng or MEng Degree in Chemical engineering with experience working at a senior level.
• Chartered engineer (or working towards within 1 year) with professional body (ideally IChemE).
• Recent relevant Process Engineering experience within the chemical industry on a manufacturing plant, ideally within a COMAH / IPPC regulated environment.
• Capable of analytical thinking; diagnosing problems and developing solutions.
• Ability to learn; quickly understands and applies new information and technology.
• Critical Information Seeking; gathers critical information from key sources to assist problem solving.
• Concern for Standards; pursues highest standards in all aspects of work & leads by example.
• Results Orientation; focuses on key objectives, wanting effective outcomes.
• Familiarity/qualified problem solving techniques (Lean/six Sigma, Fault Tree, FMEA).
• I.T literacy particularly MS Office Suite, AutoCAD LT & Plant DCS / SCADA systems.
• Proven ability to manage time, people and costs within a project environment.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all