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Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Submarines
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Senior Chemical Process Engineer
Full-Time / Hybrid
Derby, Raynesway
We are looking for capable, experienced and proactive individuals to join our growing team and be responsible for leading chemical process engineering packages. These are high-impact roles, ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on technical complexity, process rigour and innovation with purpose.
This is an opportunity use your deep experience in chemical engineering to play a part in the Regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This once in a lifetime major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability.
You will be working across multiple projects and lifecycle stages in order to ensure that the areas under your responsibility meet both our engineering and project requirements. You will be able to interact with various stakeholders both internal and external to the business in order to be successful. You will be supported by a community of around 3,000 engineers in the Submarines business with training and development to allow you to build your skills and thrive in-role. The role will be based in Derby but with opportunities for hybrid working.
Although experience of working with nuclear facilities is certainly advantageous, we invite applications from those that are interested in redeploying their existing capabilities in a new area. What is most important is having the right approach; you need to be someone who can work with and influence engineers from other disciplines so that chemical engineering is an integral part of the overall engineering solution.
What you will be doing
Act as 'Intelligent Customer' for chemical engineering aspects of design and construction. These aspects include process design; P&IDs; mass & energy balances; hazard studies; sizing, pressure and flow calculations.Ensure that principles of inherent safety, hierarchy of controls and simplification are embedded into the design.Lead the development of requirements and design options for chemical engineering packages. Provide assurance that requirements have been appropriately incorporated into design and construction.Ensure that chemical engineering within the project is carried out in accordance with required engineering and project processes. Review and acceptance of chemical engineering documentation and drawings produced by the external supply chain.Provide input to the production of engineering processes, plans and strategies. Production of applicable aspects of safety and environmental documentation. Implement engineering controls on chemical process engineering work carried out internally and in the external supply chain.Ensuring that chemical process systems are adequately commissioned and decommissioned.To support the Engineering Manager in ensuring that Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) both internally and in the external supply chain are performing chemical engineering work.Provide technical authority, mentorship and review input for junior engineers and cross-functional design teams.
Who we're looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline, although experience and capability will be taken into consideration. Experienced in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities and infrastructure within the UK ideally including experience of undertaking and assessing design of facilities. Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions, Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) is advantageous.Experience of working on COMAH or similar high hazard sites. Knowledge of Process Safety tools and techniquesUnderstanding of modern control principles relating to chemical processesExperience and knowledge of nuclear safety case production. Familiarity with applicable regulations, codes and standards.You will also be a Chartered Engineer or hold an affiliate/associate membership of a relevant professional body and be working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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Transformation & Operations
Posting Date
11 Jul 2025; 00:07
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PandoLogic. Keywords: Process Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
Chemical Process Engineer - Submarines
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Chemical Process Engineer
Full-Time / Hybrid
Derby, Raynesway
We are looking for capable, experienced and proactive individuals to join our growing team and be responsible for leading chemical process engineering packages. These are high-impact roles, ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on technical complexity, process rigour and innovation with purpose.
This is an opportunity use your deep experience in chemical engineering to play a part in the Regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This once in a lifetime major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability.
You will be working across multiple projects and lifecycle stages in order to ensure that the areas under your responsibility meet both our engineering and project requirements. You will be able to interact with various stakeholders both internal and external to the business in order to be successful. You will be supported by a community of around 3,000 engineers in the Submarines business with training and development to allow you to build your skills and thrive in-role. The role will be based in Derby but with opportunities for hybrid working.
Although experience of working with nuclear facilities is certainly advantageous, we invite applications from those that are interested in redeploying their existing capabilities in a new area. What is most important is having the right approach; you need to be someone who can work with and influence engineers from other disciplines so that chemical engineering is an integral part of the overall engineering solution.
What you will be doing
Act as 'Intelligent Customer' for chemical engineering aspects of design and construction. These aspects include process design; P&IDs; mass & energy balances; hazard studies; sizing, pressure and flow calculations.Ensure that principles of inherent safety, hierarchy of controls and simplification are embedded into the design.Lead the development of requirements and design options for chemical engineering packages. Provide assurance that requirements have been appropriately incorporated into design and construction.Ensure that chemical engineering within the project is carried out in accordance with required engineering and project processes. Review and acceptance of chemical engineering documentation and drawings produced by the external supply chain.Provide input to the production of engineering processes, plans and strategies. Production of applicable aspects of safety and environmental documentation. Implement engineering controls on chemical process engineering work carried out internally and in the external supply chain.Ensuring that chemical process systems are adequately commissioned and decommissioned.To support the Engineering Manager in ensuring that Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) both internally and in the external supply chain are performing chemical engineering work.Provide technical authority, mentorship and review input for junior engineers and cross-functional design teams.
Who we're looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline, although experience and capability will be taken into consideration. Experienced in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities and infrastructure within the UK ideally including experience of undertaking and assessing design of facilities. Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions, Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) is advantageous.Experience of working on COMAH or similar high hazard sites. Knowledge of Process Safety tools and techniquesUnderstanding of modern control principles relating to chemical processesExperience and knowledge of nuclear safety case production. Familiarity with applicable regulations, codes and standards.You will also be a Chartered Engineer or hold an affiliate/associate membership of a relevant professional body and be working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
Job Category
Transformation & Operations
Posting Date
04 Aug 2025; 00:08
Posting End Date
PandoLogic. Keywords: Process Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
Process Safety Engineer
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Process Safety Engineer
55,000 - 65,000 + Progression + Training + Benefits
UK-based - Mostly remote, ideally near London or Edinburgh for occasional visits
Are you an ambitious Process Safety professional ready to take ownership of safety-critical projects? Lead process safety initiatives, deliver risk assessments, safety reviews, and compliance support, while working closely with project teams and clients. Mostly remote, with occasional client or office visits.
This independent consultancy supports clients in energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, helping them manage risks and operate safely. With a growing global team, you'll benefit from training, mentorship, and clear career progression.
In this role, you'll carry out safety assessments, develop procedures, support hazard identification, and ensure projects run safely, while promoting a strong safety culture across teams.
This role suits a detail-driven Process Safety professional with experience in energy, oil & gas, or industrial sectors, who enjoys delivering practical safety solutions and wants a flexible working arrangement.
The Role:
Lead risk assessments, safety reviews, procedure development, and compliance support
55,000 - 65,000 + Progression + Training + Benefits
Mon - Fri, 8-4 or 9-5 (flexible), mostly WFH with occasional client/office visits
The Person:
Proven experience in process safety or process engineering
Experience in energy, oil & gas, or industrial environments
Reference number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.
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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering 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.
Technical Sales Engineer (Chemical)
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Technical Sales Engineer (Chemical)
55,000 - 60,000 (OTE 80K) + Commission + Remote + Hybrid Vehicle + 34 Days Holiday + Excellent Pension
Remote (Midlands & North Patch)
Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar with experience selling into the Chemical or Pharmaceutical industries, looking to join a multi-national business that will provide 12 months' worth of training, a generous bonus scheme and a great benefits package?
Do you want to join a niche team in a thriving business, with a great pension scheme and private medical care?
This company are a global provider of advanced industrial solutions, delivering robotics, connectors, and textile machinery to sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and healthcare. Known for innovation, reliability, and precision.
In this role you'll be responsible for an even split of new business and account management, building and maintaining relationships across the Midlands, North and Scotland.
This role would suit a Technical Sales Engineer who's previously sold into the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, looking to join a thriving manufacturer, who will support your development and offer some exceptional benefits.
The Role:
- Selling specialist components into the chemical / pharmaceutical industry
- Even split of BD and account management
- Consultative, value adding sales approach
- 4 days out in the field, travelling to meet customers; 1 day WFH
- Quarterly and annual commission scheme with OTE 80k
The Person:
- Technical Sales Engineer or similar
- Experience selling Components or Machinery into the Chemical OR Pharmaceutical industries
Reference BBBH21602b
Keywords: Sales Engineer, BD, BDM, Account Manager, Estimator, Sales, Field, North, Midlands, Scotland, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Manufacturer
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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Chemical Laboratory & Sampling Engineer
Posted 7 days ago
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An experienced Laboratory Technician eith experience of chemiocal injection systems, sampling and analysis is needed for a 4 week contract in Southampton
As a Chemical Laboratory & Sampling Engineer you will provide a vital service by implementing, monitoring, and evaluating chemical delivery systems. Taking ownership of teams/sites, you will ensure the client have the service needed to operate in a safe and compliant manner while supporting our customer's needs.
You will be responsible for:
- Implementing, monitoring, and assessing chemical injection systems to ensure system reliability and performance
- Sampling of crude oil and process waters regularly with the intended purpose of optimising the system performance through analysis, interpretation, corrective action ownership and customer recommendations.
- Maintaining chemical and inventory monitoring to ensure correct rates of operation
- Troubleshooting and correcting customer systems to resolve production related challenges and to ensure optimization of contract KPIs
- Overseeing product dosage rates and application changes for customer specifications to meet defined objectives
- Providing technical guidance for mobilization and demobilization of chemical injection system to ensure safety and performance
- This is working in a crude oil refinery environment around crude receiving and processing units (tank farms, desalters, distillation units and overhead condensing systems).
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a technical diploma, Degree or equivalent related work experience
- Show good, general technical knowledge of chemical injection systems and chemical sampling
- Have good laboratory practice experience in an analytical or industrial environment
- Be a self-starter, proactively taking the initiative to identify and solve problems
- Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset and have a structured efficient approach to responding to customer needs
- Have excellent all-round communication skills
- Show a good understanding of IT such as MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
This is a temporary position with a duration of 4 weeks. Pay rate is 30 p/h PAYE working a 40 hour week Monday to Friday to start as soon as possible
Please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment for more information or click Apply Now to send your CV
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Process Safety Engineer
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We are seeking a Process Safety Engineer to play a vital role in ensuring safety standards and compliance within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role, based in Wigan, requires expertise in risk management, process design, and regulatory adherence.
Client Details
This role is with a well-established, medium-sized organisation operating within the industrial/manufacturing sector in Standish. Known for its focus on innovation and quality, the company provides a supportive environment for professional growth.
Description
As the Process Safety Engineer you will be tasked with the following;
- Develop and implement process safety management systems in line with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential safety issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safety is integrated into process designs.
- Prepare and maintain safety documentation, including safety cases and risk registers.
- Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provide training and guidance on process safety standards to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Engage with external bodies to stay updated on best practices and regulatory changes.
Profile
A successful Process Safety Engineer should have:
- A degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of process safety management principles and techniques.
- Experience in the industrial/manufacturing sector, particularly in safety and compliance roles.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation, such as COMAH and DSEAR regulations.
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Offer
- 70,000 Salary.
- Company pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
- Healthcare benefits, including eligibility for BUPA cover after a 6-month probationary period.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A permanent position within a growing company in Wigan.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Process Safety Engineer, apply today to join a leading organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
Chemical Process Safety Engineer
Posted 14 days ago
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Chemical Process Safety Engineer Job Overview
A long-established and growing manufacturer in the specialty chemicals sector. The business is known for innovation, high-quality products, and technical excellence. With customers across a range of industries, the company prides itself on compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Safety and environmental responsibility are at the heart of its culture.
The purpose of the role is to provide technical safety support across the site, ensuring compliance with UK regulations (DSEAR & COMAH) and effective process safety management.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver process safety and engineering support for site operations and projects.
- Lead and participate in safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA).
- Prepare safety documentation including HSE plans, safety specs, study reports and action management.
- Carry out hazardous area classification and risk assessments.
- Support compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Provide technical guidance during design reviews and commissioning activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of safety systems and practices.
Chemical Process Safety Engineer Job Requirements
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (essential).
- Chartered status or additional process safety qualifications (desirable).
- Must have right to work in the UK.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in process safety/chemical engineering.
- Strong knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, risk assessment techniques.
- Skilled in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, LOPA.
- Excellent communication skills, able to work independently and in teams.
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA or similar improvement methods.
- Chartered Chemical Engineer status.
- Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving teams.
Chemical Process Safety Engineer Salary & Benefits
- 60,000- 70,000 per annum subject to experience
- 33 days - includes bank holiday entitlement
- Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
- Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.
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Water Treatment Hygiene Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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Water Treatment Hygiene Engineer
- On Target Earnings £35,000 to £0,000
- Basic Salary 0,000
- Company Car / Van
- Opportunity to Earn Overtime
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Tablet, Smartphone
- 25 Days Holiday
The Role - Water Treatment Hygiene Engineer
Following expansion this market leading company now seeks to recruit a Field Service Engineer responsible for providing:
- Chemical treatment analysis and monitoring, legionella control and review of site water services risk assessment
- Sample collection and analysis of cooling and boiler water, closed systems and chlorine dioxide and the monitoring of domestic water systems
- Implementing, managing and monitoring water treatment programmes for commercial and industrial water systems
- Legionella control recommendations to ensure customers remain compliant with the latest guidance
Your Background - Water Treatment Hygiene Engineer
Suitable candidates for this exciting role will need the demonstrate:
- Experience of one or more of the following:
- chemical treatment analysis and monitoring
- test kit and analysis procedures
- water services risk assessments
- legionella control
- chemical water treatment
- cooling tower management or boiler optimisation - High pressure boiler experience is desirable but not essential
The Company - Water Treatment Hygiene Engineer
- A leading manufacturer of industrial pumps
- Innovative leading supplier of industrial solutions, providing a comprehensive range of high technology systems
- Trusted by both the private sector and local authorities, offering them cutting edge solutions
- Their continued success is based upon an unrelenting commitment to research and development, world class facilities and the recruitment and retention of customer focused engineers
This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting. The services advertised by TRS Consulting are those of an employment agency and / or employment business.