Process Engineer / Chemical 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:

• Hybrid working model: 2 days from home, with flexible working hours.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

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

Qualifications & Experience:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive industry salary with attractive benefits.
• Company performance bonus (approximately ss3,000 per annum).
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after six years of service, plus all statutory bank holidays.
• Flexible working, including up to 2 days per week from home (subject to security requirements).
• One additional day off every four weeks.
• Generous flexi-time arrangement, with an additional flexi day off per month, subject to accumulated working hours.
• Company sick pay.
• 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.