Senior Process Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,328,000 - 2,102,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join a high-profile nuclear project on a contract basis in Warrington. The role focuses on delivering robust process engineering solutions across the project lifecycle, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead design activities, develop technical documentation, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, civil and safety engineers to meet programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant senior process engineering experience in regulated environments.
• Nuclear sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process engineering activities across project delivery.
• Develop process design documentation and technical specifications.
• Conduct process safety assessments and risk analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Senior experience

Nuclear sector

Process design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Masters preferred

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:

• 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.
• 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
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Process Engineer professionals looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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