Process Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by DATS Recruitment
£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Abertillery, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Process Engineer role at a leading global engineering and manufacturing organization involves delivering total project engineering services across various phases, including feasibility, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning. The position is based at the European Technical Centre in Lathom and requires international travel for construction site work. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant experience in process engineering. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-value capital projects worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce mass and energy balances
- Develop engineering drawings including PFDs and P&IDs
- Lead and participate in process safety assessments (e.g. HAZOP, DSEAR)
- Manage specification, procurement, FAT, installation and commissioning of process equipment and unit operations
- Support and lead design, implementation, and commissioning phases of capital projects
- Collaborate closely with R&D and manufacturing teams to improve coating processes
- Manage and control contractors in the UK and overseas
- Lead chemical commissioning of coating plants
- Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Key Skills:
- 3 to 5 years post graduate experience in process engineering
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Chemical Engineering
- Knowledge of key legislation including COMAH, ATEX Directive and PED
- Experience in chemical plant design and/or operations
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (desirable)
- Experience working on large-scale capital projects (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £45,000.00 yearly
City: Lathom
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. West Lancashire £45,000 (dependent on experience) Degree or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering DATS Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit a Process Engineer to join their Process & Mechanical Services Engineering team, based at their European Technical Centre in Lathom. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex, high-value capital projects worldwide, ranging from complete greenfield factory builds to major plant refurbishments and upgrades.
The Role Reporting to the Process & Mechanical Services Section Head, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering total project engineering services across feasibility, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning phases.
Please Note The role requires international travel and periods working on construction sites in the UK and overseas (typically 4–6 weeks at a time, with short returns to the UK), depending on project requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
- Produce mass and energy balances
- Develop engineering drawings including PFDs and P&IDs
- Lead and participate in process safety assessments (e.g. HAZOP, DSEAR)
- Manage specification, procurement, FAT, installation and commissioning of process equipment and unit operations
- Support and lead design, implementation, and commissioning phases of capital projects
- Collaborate closely with R&D and manufacturing teams to improve coating processes
- Manage and control contractors in the UK and overseas
- Lead chemical commissioning of coating plants
- Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- 3 to 5 years post graduate experience in process engineering
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Chemical Engineering
- Knowledge of key legislation including COMAH, ATEX Directive and PED
- Experience in chemical plant design and/or operations
Desirable
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- Experience working on large-scale capital projects
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Staff Bonus Scheme (up to 10% of basic salary, discretionary)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with up to 8% employer contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- On-site fitness activities and events
- On-site car parking and electric vehicle charging
- On-site restaurant facilities
This employer is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to their full potential. If you are a motivated Process Engineer ready to take on international engineering challenges, we encourage you to apply