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Product Process Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Omega Resource Group
The Role – Product Process EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Product and Process Engineering professional to join a...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Aston-On-Carrant, Tewkesbury (GL20)
Senior Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 61511) / Process Safety Consultant (m/w/d...
Posted 3 days ago by NES Fircroft
Project DescriptionFür unseren Kunden suchen wir einen erfahrenen Senior Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 61511) bzw. Pro...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Parsdorf Bayern
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Engineering Process Architect - DV Cleared
Posted 6 days ago by LA International Computer Consultants Lt...
Engineering Process ArchitectMust have an Active DV ClearanceEngineering Process Architect ResponsibilitiesDesign, devel...
- Rate £750 per day
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- Work type Not specified
- Location Basingstoke
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About Our Process Engineer Contract Roles
What does a process engineer contractor do?
As a contract Process Engineer, you are hired to design, optimise, and troubleshoot the industrial processes used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing environments to convert raw materials into finished products. The work involves developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams, conducting mass and energy balance calculations, specifying and sizing equipment including vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and compressors, participating in HAZOP and safety reviews, supporting the commissioning and startup of new processes, and identifying and implementing efficiency improvements in existing operations. Process Engineer contractors are brought in on capital projects during the design and commissioning phases, for process optimisation studies, and to provide specialist expertise in specific process technologies.
The technical skills expected of Process Engineer contractors depend on the sector and the nature of the process being designed or optimised. Chemical and oil and gas Process Engineers need proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS or CHEMCAD for modelling steady-state and dynamic process behaviour. Pharmaceutical process engineers need familiarity with process validation methodology, GMP requirements for process design, and the documentation standards required for regulatory submission. Food and beverage Process Engineers need knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements, thermal processing, and the specific equipment used in food production. Across all Process Engineer disciplines, experience participating in HAZOP studies, interpreting P&IDs, and working within a process safety management framework is a fundamental expectation for all but the most junior roles.
What is the market like for process engineer contractors?
Process Engineer contracting is steadily active across the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food manufacturing sectors. The substantial investment in new pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, particularly for biologic and advanced therapy products, has generated significant process engineering contract demand. The energy sector, including both conventional oil and gas processing and the growing hydrogen and low-carbon fuels market, continues to provide a steady pipeline of process engineering contract work. The food and beverage industry generates consistent demand for process contractors with knowledge of food-grade materials, hygiene design principles, and the regulatory requirements of food production. Day rates are shaped by the specialist technical knowledge and often safety-critical context of process engineering work.
How much do process engineer contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for process engineer roles typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many process engineer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 process engineer contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.