At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the scaling of innovative chemical technology from pilot to commercial readiness.
- Company: Fast-growing climate tech company focused on chemical recycling.
- Benefits: £75,000+ salary, 37 days holiday, progression opportunities, and pension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with leadership opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team making a real impact in sustainability and innovation.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer or working towards it, with significant process engineering experience.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
£75,000+ (DOE) + 37 Days Holiday + Progression + Leadership Role + Pension
Bristol (On-site)
Are you a senior Process Engineer looking to take full ownership of scaling a breakthrough chemical technology from pilot through to commercial readiness? This is a rare opportunity to step into a principal-level leadership role within a fast-growing, venture-backed climate tech company developing innovative chemical recycling processes to recover high-value carbon fibre for reuse across aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors.
Following significant recent funding, the company is entering a critical phase - commissioning its first pilot-scale processing line in Bristol. You will take ownership of the engineering programme, leading scale-up from process development unit through to full pilot operation and beyond.
The Role
- Lead pilot plant build, commissioning, and ongoing process development
- Own scale-up strategy, engineering deliverables, and core process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, balances)
- Translate lab chemistry into safe, reliable pilot-scale operations (including HAZOP & DSEAR ownership)
- Drive process performance, continuous improvement, and lead/develop the engineering team in line with technical strategy
The Person
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward it (IChemE, IMechE or similar)
- Significant experience in process engineering within industrial environments (chemicals, materials, or similar)
- Strong process design capability (P&IDs, PFDs, mass & energy balances)
- Experience across scale-up stages (lab – pilot – industrial)
- HAZOP leadership experience (chairing or co-chairing)
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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