402 Chemical Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Development & Plant Improvement

A well-established independent manufacturer, specialising in fine chemicals and rubber accelerators, is looking for a Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team. With a strong global presence, this company continues to thrive, renowned for its commitment to excellence in chemistry.

Reporting to the Chemical Engineering Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in process design, safety, and plant modification, driving operational efficiency and compliance across a complex chemical manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the design, implementation, and commissioning of plant modifications
• Carrying out hazard assessments and leading HAZOPs for new and existing processes
• Defining scope for risk assessments, performing process calculations, and advising on testing programmes
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, safety codes, and best practices
• Advising R&D and production teams on practical solutions for new and existing process development
• Providing technical advice to internal teams, customers, contractors, and consultants
• Leading assigned capital projects from concept through to commissioning, within budget and performance targets

What You'll Need:

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of process safety, engineering design, and plant operations

Desirable Experience:

• Process development and continuous improvement
• COMAH regulations and DSEAR methodology
• SIL and LOPA assessments
• Relief system sizing and DIERS methodology

What's in It for You:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid sick leave scheme
• Free life assurance
• BHSF health and wellbeing benefits
• Stakeholder pension scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemical Engineer who thrives on problem-solving, process development, and contributing to high-impact projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Apply today to take the next step in your chemical engineering career and make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge industrial processes.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Nelson Permanent Placements are working with our client recruiting for a Senior Chemical Engineer with relevant experience to join a family-owned company in West Bromwich which has been operating for over 150 years.

By joining this reputable company, you will have the opportunity to be a part of history and an organisation that really values and invests in its staff. This is an opportunity to work in advanced chemical manufacturing that provide chemicals globally.

To be considered for this role as a Senior Chemical Engineer you will be

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering
li>Proven track record of Chemical Engineering
• Experienced in the FMCG and Chemical manufacturing

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Chemical Engineer

• Act as a Project Leader top specified projects, having budgeting responsibility.
• Liaise with the Project Engineering section to develop the plant design, layout, costing and proposals for authorisation.
• Adhering health, safety, compliance and code of practice is met at all times in the Chemical Engineering Department.
• Design, implementation and commissioning of plant modification proposals, ensuring all hazard assessments and HAZOP’s are carried out.
< i>Deciding the scope and extent of hazard assessment required relevant to the process, carrying out calculations, advising on testing programmes to obtain further data, initiating and leading HAZOPs as required, and revising designs accordingly, and maintaining the risk assessment record system.
• Advise other Engineers, Customers, Contractors and Consultants on technical matters covering design, safety, and materials of construction and processing techniques.

Requirements of a Senior Chemical Engineer

• You must hold a Chemical Engineering degree as a minimum.
• You will have five years industrial experience.
• Experience of DSEAR methodology, relief system sizing and DIERS methodology is desirable.
• COMAH regulations and implementation is advantageous.

Senior Chemical Engineer

• Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
li>Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:30)
• Free life insurance
• Health insurance scheme

How to Apply:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Development & Plant Improvement

A well-established independent manufacturer, specialising in fine chemicals and rubber accelerators, is looking for a Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team. With a strong global presence, this company continues to thrive, renowned for its commitment to excellence in chemistry.

Reporting to the Chemical Engineering Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in process design, safety, and plant modification, driving operational efficiency and compliance across a complex chemical manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the design, implementation, and commissioning of plant modifications
• Carrying out hazard assessments and leading HAZOPs for new and existing processes
• Defining scope for risk assessments, performing process calculations, and advising on testing programmes
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, safety codes, and best practices
• Advising R&D and production teams on practical solutions for new and existing process development
• Providing technical advice to internal teams, customers, contractors, and consultants
• Leading assigned capital projects from concept through to commissioning, within budget and performance targets

What You'll Need:

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of process safety, engineering design, and plant operations

Desirable Experience:

• Process development and continuous improvement
• COMAH regulations and DSEAR methodology
• SIL and LOPA assessments
• Relief system sizing and DIERS methodology

What's in It for You:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid sick leave scheme
• Free life assurance
• BHSF health and wellbeing benefits
• Stakeholder pension scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemical Engineer who thrives on problem-solving, process development, and contributing to high-impact projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Apply today to take the next step in your chemical engineering career and make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge industrial processes.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Nelson Permanent Placements are working with our client recruiting for a Senior Chemical Engineer with relevant experience to join a family-owned company in West Bromwich which has been operating for over 150 years.

By joining this reputable company, you will have the opportunity to be a part of history and an organisation that really values and invests in its staff. This is an opportunity to work in advanced chemical manufacturing that provide chemicals globally.

To be considered for this role as a Senior Chemical Engineer you will be

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering
li>Proven track record of Chemical Engineering
• Experienced in the FMCG and Chemical manufacturing

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Chemical Engineer

• Act as a Project Leader top specified projects, having budgeting responsibility.
• Liaise with the Project Engineering section to develop the plant design, layout, costing and proposals for authorisation.
• Adhering health, safety, compliance and code of practice is met at all times in the Chemical Engineering Department.
• Design, implementation and commissioning of plant modification proposals, ensuring all hazard assessments and HAZOP’s are carried out.
< i>Deciding the scope and extent of hazard assessment required relevant to the process, carrying out calculations, advising on testing programmes to obtain further data, initiating and leading HAZOPs as required, and revising designs accordingly, and maintaining the risk assessment record system.
• Advise other Engineers, Customers, Contractors and Consultants on technical matters covering design, safety, and materials of construction and processing techniques.

Requirements of a Senior Chemical Engineer

• You must hold a Chemical Engineering degree as a minimum.
• You will have five years industrial experience.
• Experience of DSEAR methodology, relief system sizing and DIERS methodology is desirable.
• COMAH regulations and implementation is advantageous.

Senior Chemical Engineer

• Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
li>Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:30)
• Free life insurance
• Health insurance scheme

How to Apply:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

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Your new role

• Assist in the design of hydraulic and chemical dosing systems
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Senior Chemical Engineer – Full-Time, Permanent (West Bromwich)

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4.30pm (30-minute lunch break)

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich on a full-time permanent basis.

This role reports directly to the Chemical Engineering Manager and we are looking to recruit .

Bespak is looking for an onsite Chemical Process Engineer on 12-month fixed term contract on our Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this permanent onsite role is between £50k and £54k, this includes the shift allowances. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life.

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Bespak is looking for an onsite Chemical Process Engineer on 12-month fixed term contract on our Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this permanent onsite role is between £50k and £54k, this includes the shift allowances. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life.

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Bespak is looking for an onsite Chemical Process Engineer on 12-month fixed term contract on our Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this permanent onsite role is between £50k and £54k, this includes the shift allowances. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life.

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