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Discpline manager process engineering
Posted 3 days ago by NES Fircroft
The project involves the integration of a new power generation facility with an existing operational refinery. This crea...
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- Category Outside
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- Location Rotterdam Provincie Zuid-Holland
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Sign UpSolidworks Design Engineer - Food Process Equipment
Posted 5 days ago by Ganymede Solutions
Solidworks Design Engineer -Food Process Equipment 12-Month ContractWe are seeking an experienced Food Process Design En...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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Production Process Verification Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality SOIs and process documentation.Review and validate new and updated technical do...
- Rate £32 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Penyffordd, Chester (CH4), CH4 0NB
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Manufacturing Process Engineer – Oligonucleotides
Posted 1 week ago by Hydrogen Group
Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Process Engineer will support the manufacture, sustainment, development, and improveme...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location La Jolla, California
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Principle Process Automation Software Engineer - Contract 6-12 months initially
Posted 2 weeks ago by Controls Engineering Solutions Ltd
Company DescriptionControls Engineering Solutions Ltd provides end-to-end services for electrical controls, instrumentat...
- Rate £50 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Process Automation Software Engineer - Contract 6-12 months initially
Posted 2 weeks ago by Controls Engineering Solutions Ltd
Company DescriptionControls Engineering Solutions Ltd provides end-to-end services for electrical controls, instrumentat...
- Rate £40 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Process Instrumentation Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Ganymede Solutions
The RoleWe are currently looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support a pharmaceutical project based in...
- Rate £55 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Norton Grange, Stockton-On-Tees (TS20), TS20 1AA
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About Our Process Engineer Contract Roles in Manchester
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.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do process engineer contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for process engineer roles in Manchester 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 in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 process engineer contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to September 2026.