Senior Process Engineer - Cement

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead innovation and drive efficiency at a state-of-the-art cement plant in Derbyshire. The role involves optimising performance, supporting decarbonisation efforts, and engaging in multi-year CAPEX programmes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in chemical engineering or materials science, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Support for IChemE chartership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cement process experience in a continuous, high-output environment.
• Hands-on experience with DCS/PI/PXP platforms; SCADA or model predictive control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimise kiln and clinker performance, reduce heat and power consumption.
• Support decarbonisation and emissions targets in line with net-zero goals.
• Engage in technical audits and cross-site knowledge sharing.

Skills

Process Data Analytics

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Materials Science

Tools

DCS

PI

PXP

Job description

Job Description

Senior Process Engineer - Cement

£Very Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (commutable from Sheffield, Macclesfield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington)

Are you a cement process optimisation expert ready to lead innovation, boost efficiency, and support decarbonisation at one of the UK's most technically advanced cement plants? Do you have cement industry experience gained in the UK or Europe?

We're hiring a Senior Process Engineer for a nationally significant cement facility located near Buxton, Derbyshire. The site features a state-of-the-art pre-calciner kiln, automated sampling, and advanced digital control system.

This is a strategic role with strong progression potential and a chance to drive performance and sustainability at scale.

The Role:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and quality teams to:

• Optimise kiln and clinker performance, reduce heat and power consumption
• Lead initiatives to boost alternative fuel substitution (e.g., SRF, MBM)
• Support decarbonisation and emissions targets in line with net-zero goals
• Contribute to multi-year CAPEX and plant debottlenecking programmes
• Use real-time data from DCS, PI systems, and PXP (FLS expert systems) to analyse plant performance
• Prepare for the integration of AI-driven predictive control technologies
• Engage in technical audits and cross-site knowledge sharing
• Play a key role in future projects like carbon capture, calcined clays, and low-clinker cement innovation

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of cement process experience in a continuous, high-output environment
• Skilled in kiln operations, clinker quality management, and process data analytics
• Familiar with emissions targets, sustainability metrics, and energy efficiency initiatives
• Hands-on experience with DCS/PI/PXP platforms; SCADA or model predictive control is a plus
• Strong ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Collaborative approach with leadership potential

Salary & Benefits:

• £Very Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus and private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship may be considered for UK/EU only
• Full support for IChemE chartership