4,342 Chemical Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement new chemical processes and manufacturing techniques.
- Monitor and analyse process data to identify areas for improvement in yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to maintain seamless production.
- Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials for new processes.
- Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, and quality assurance.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and process flow diagrams.
- Manage process scale-up from laboratory to full-scale production.
- Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technologies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
- Proven experience in process engineering within the chemical or related manufacturing industries.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
- Experience with process control systems and data analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- Knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations pertinent to chemical manufacturing.
This position requires a proactive and analytical engineer ready to contribute to cutting-edge chemical manufacturing in **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK**, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement new chemical processes and optimise existing ones.
- Conduct process simulations and modelling using specialised software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
- Analyse operational data to identify areas for improvement in yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Develop P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and other process documentation.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and engineering teams to integrate new technologies and processes.
- Manage process safety studies, such as HAZOP analysis.
- Monitor key process performance indicators and report on findings.
- Contribute to capital expenditure proposals and project management for process upgrades.
Qualifications:
- BEng or MEng in Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical industry.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and separation processes.
- Experience with P&ID development and process safety management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a hybrid model.
- Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze existing chemical processes to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction.
- Design, develop, and scale-up new chemical processes, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and economic viability.
- Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify potential issues.
- Develop and implement process control strategies to maintain optimal operating conditions.
- Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions to resolve operational problems.
- Oversee pilot plant studies and full-scale plant operations, ensuring adherence to established procedures.
- Ensure all processes comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety data sheets.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to implement process improvements and new technologies.
- Monitor process performance, collect data, and prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct risk assessments and implement necessary safety measures.
- Participate in HAZOP studies and other safety review processes.
- Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technologies to enhance process capabilities.
- Support the training of plant operators on new and existing processes.
- Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering principles and relevant industry technologies.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within a chemical manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics is essential. Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and a solid understanding of process safety management (PSM) principles are required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are paramount.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at our client's facility in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK . You will play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of their chemical production operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated chemical engineer to contribute to significant advancements within the industry.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement chemical processes from pilot scale to full production.
- Optimize existing processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
- Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety measures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and batch records.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless process integration.
- Manage process improvement projects, from conception to completion.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on process efficiency.
- Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in chemical engineering.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new process developments.
- Provide technical support and training to operations personnel.
- BEng or MEng in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in process design, development, and/or optimization within the chemical industry.
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer.
- Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD).
- Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance (e.g., COMAH).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
- Familiarity with project management principles is a plus.
- Flexibility to adapt to a hybrid working model.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 8 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and scale up chemical processes and equipment.
- Optimize existing processes for improved efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety measures.
- Monitor and troubleshoot process performance, identifying root causes of issues and implementing solutions.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and engineering teams to ensure seamless process implementation.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, and technical reports.
- Conduct pilot plant studies and interpret experimental data.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability targets.
- Stay updated on new technologies and advancements in chemical engineering.
- Manage project timelines and budgets for process improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in process design, optimization, and scale-up in an industrial setting.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes relevant to the industry.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 8 days ago
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- Designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes.
- Conducting process simulations and modeling using relevant software.
- Preparing technical reports, process documentation, and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
- Troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Managing projects related to process improvements and new installations.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, and quality assurance.
- Evaluating and selecting appropriate process equipment and technologies.
- Monitoring process performance and identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.
- Contributing to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in process design, optimization, and scale-up in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and thermodynamics.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and safety standards.
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid model, balancing on-site and remote work as required.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 9 days ago
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Process Chemical Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimise chemical processes to meet production targets and quality standards.
- Conduct process simulations and modelling to identify potential improvements and predict outcomes.
- Monitor and analyse process data to identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and implement process safety measures and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless process integration.
- Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Specify and select appropriate equipment for chemical processes.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new process technologies.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for plant operations and maintenance.
- Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP studies.
- Train plant operators and technicians on new processes and safety protocols.
- Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering principles and technologies.
- Contribute to capital expenditure projects related to process upgrades and expansions.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in process engineering within a manufacturing or chemical industry setting.
- Strong understanding of chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.
- Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of process control systems and instrumentation.
- Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) principles and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and manage projects independently.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
- Awareness of environmental impact and sustainability in chemical processes.
- Membership in a professional engineering institution (e.g., IChemE) is an advantage.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement new chemical processes and optimize existing ones to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
- Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations to evaluate new technologies and methodologies.
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Specify and select appropriate process equipment, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensure all processes comply with relevant health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement necessary safety measures.
- Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure successful process scale-up and implementation.
- Monitor process performance, analyze data, and generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all processes.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in chemical engineering technology and industry best practices.
- Contribute to cost reduction initiatives through process optimization and waste minimization.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and separation processes.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is essential.
- Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, and process equipment design.
- Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles and PHA methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with project management is a plus.
- Chartered Engineer status (e.g., CEng) is desirable.
Process Chemical Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze, design, and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase yield, reduce waste, and lower production costs.
- Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify potential issues.
- Troubleshoot production problems and implement effective solutions.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with production teams, R&D, and maintenance departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and safety reviews.
- Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering technology and best practices.
- Support the scale-up of new processes from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial production.
- Ensure adherence to quality control standards and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Proven experience in process engineering within a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
- Experience with process control systems and data acquisition.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations.
- Experience in project management is a plus.