Chemical Process Engineer

Process Engineer / Chemical Engineer (Hybrid, Near Ellesmere Port)

We are thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity for a Process Engineer / Chemical Engineer to join our client, with an office based near Ellesmere Port. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal role in driving the transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

The Opportunity:

1. Hybrid working model: 2 days from home, with flexible working hours.
2. This position will involve delivering process design and analysis for various projects, ensuring they meet the customer’s functional requirements while adhering to high standards and timelines.
3. As the role is within a sensitive area of the nuclear industry, the successful candidate will need, or be eligible to obtain, SC-level security clearance, which typically takes 6-8 weeks for UK passport holders.
4. Occasional travel to European suppliers and other client sites is required.

About You: Our client is particularly keen to hear from candidates with a minimum of three years’ post-graduate experience who are eager to develop their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all activities meet the highest health, safety, and environmental standards.
2. Produce high-quality technical reports and specifications.
3. Provide innovative technical solutions, including design substantiation, calculations, and underpinning data.
4. Present and promote design solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.
5. Analyse plant process and test data, developing validated performance models for equipment and systems.
6. Maintain specialist knowledge and review technical specifications related to process design.
7. Offer technical support during design reviews, ISA/HAZOP meetings.
8. Contribute to project proposals with schedules and cost forecasts.
9. Manage project deliverables and provide clear status updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. A degree in Chemical Engineering (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
2. Experience in design and simulation within a large-scale process industry (e.g., chemical, oil/gas, or nuclear).
3. Proficiency in process modelling and simulation tools, including Matlab and Simulink.
4. Demonstrated experience in Process or Chemical Engineering design.

Benefits:

1. Competitive industry salary with attractive benefits.
2. Company performance bonus (approximately £3,000 per annum).
3. 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after six years of service, plus all statutory bank holidays.
4. Flexible working, including up to 2 days per week from home (subject to security requirements).
5. One additional day off every four weeks.
6. Generous flexi-time arrangement, with an additional flexi day off per month, subject to accumulated working hours.
7. Company sick pay.
8. Defined contribution pension scheme.

This role represents a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a balanced work-life structure with excellent benefits. If you are looking to make a significant impact and advance your career, we would love to hear from you.