Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer to support the scale-up of innovative chemical processes from laboratory and pilot stages through to full commercial production. This is a hands-on role focused on process design, plant optimisation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a growing industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the scale-up and commercialisation of chemical processes.
• Design, develop, and commission chemical processing facilities.
• Optimise plant performance, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct process design activities, including PFDs, P&IDs and 3D modelling.
• Apply fluid flow, mixing, pumping, and piping expertise to improve plant operations.
• Drive process safety initiatives, hazard assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate operational issues using root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support process control, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor plant performance and use data analysis to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, and operations teams to deliver successful process transfer and scale-up.

About You

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial processing environments.
• Strong background in process design, plant commissioning, and operational optimisation.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, equipment specification, and process safety management.
• Experienced in developing engineering solutions across complex, interconnected processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience within hydrometallurgy or metals processing.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or similar Health & Safety qualifications.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and waste management regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and expanding business where you'll play a key role in developing and optimising innovative chemical processing operations. Travel to additional sites may be required as the organisation grows.