Senior Process Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term contract

Competitive rates

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a high-profile nuclear contract in Warrington. The role requires delivering process engineering across the project lifecycle within a highly regulated environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop PFDs, calculations, specs, and support safety assessments. Hybrid working and long-term programme with competitive rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Significant experience in a senior process engineering role.
• Nuclear sector experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of process design methodologies and engineering standards.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation and engineering calculations.
• Good knowledge of process safety principles and risk assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process engineering activities across all stages of project delivery.
• Develop process design documentation including process flow diagrams, process calculations and engineering reports.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, design assessments and engineering studies.
• Undertake process safety assessments and support hazard identification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, civil and safety engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews and ensure engineering deliverables are completed to programme requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders and project teams to provide technical input and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Senior process engineer

Nuclear sector knowledge

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Shape the future of nuclear process engineering on a high-profile long-term programme.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Process Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose:

• Provide senior process engineering expertise on nuclear industry projects.
• Support the development and delivery of process engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the assessment, development, storage and potential future reuse of nuclear fuel cycle materials.
• Ensure process designs comply with relevant nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project objectives safely and efficiently.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and support process engineering activities across all stages of project delivery.
• Develop process design documentation including process flow diagrams, process calculations and engineering reports.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, design assessments and engineering studies.
• Undertake process safety assessments and support hazard identification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, civil and safety engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews and ensure engineering deliverables are completed to programme requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders and project teams to provide technical input and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in a Senior Process Engineering role within highly regulated industries.
• Nuclear sector experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of process design methodologies and engineering standards.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation and engineering calculations.
• Good knowledge of process safety principles and risk assessment techniques.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Active UK Security Check (SC) clearance or ability to obtain clearance is desirable.

Benefits:

• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working.
• Competitive rates available.
• Inside IR35 engagement.
• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging engineering projects.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Long-term project pipeline within the nuclear sector.

Company Information

We are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.