At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects from design to installation, ensuring successful delivery.
- Company: Established engineering firm with a focus on complex industrial projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, flexible working, and career development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and technical challenges.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting international engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; experience in process engineering.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
An established engineering business delivering complex industrial process plant projects is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chemical or Process Engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering with project delivery responsibilities. You will play a key role in supporting the design, execution, installation and commissioning of process plant projects, working closely with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The role offers significant variety, combining process engineering, project coordination, client interaction and site-based activities, with opportunities to develop into more senior technical and project leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead process engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to installation and commissioning.
- Produce and review process engineering deliverables including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, calculations and technical specifications.
- Develop equipment specifications and scopes of work for suppliers and contractors.
- Coordinate technical activities across engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support process safety reviews, risk assessments and engineering design studies.
- Act as a key technical interface between clients, suppliers and internal project teams.
- Review vendor documentation and support procurement activities.
- Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and performance testing.
- Assist with the development of operating procedures and engineering documentation.
- Participate in site visits and occasional travel as projects require.
We are interested in speaking with engineers who have experience within industrial process environments, manufacturing facilities, process plant projects or engineering contractors. You will ideally have:
- Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience delivering engineering projects within a process, manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals, including process calculations, equipment selection and plant operation.
- Experience developing process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
- Exposure to process safety studies, risk assessments or engineering design reviews.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, suppliers and project teams.
- A structured and practical approach to problem solving.
Candidates may come from industries such as:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Industrial processing
- Materials manufacturing
- Process plant engineering
- Utilities and infrastructure
- Energy and environmental technologies
- Engineering consultancy
- EPC / turnkey project delivery
- Heavy industrial manufacturing
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000, bonus scheme, flexible hybrid working arrangement, long-term career development opportunities, exposure to technically challenging, international engineering projects, supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
Project / Process Engineer in Chesterfield employer: Elevation Recruitment Group
Join a leading engineering firm in Chesterfield that values innovation and collaboration, offering a competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 along with a bonus scheme and flexible hybrid working arrangements. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging international projects while being supported by a dynamic team that fosters professional development and a positive work culture.
Contact Details:
Elevation Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
