Process Engineer

Guildford
2 weeks ago
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Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading producer of biogas in the UK, to recruit a Process Engineer for its Guildford site.

The strategically important Process Engineer comes with a salary of up to £35,000, a pension and a private healthcare.

If you're an Process Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Process Engineer role

Reporting to the Head of Bioprocess you will:

Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, diagnose issues, and support optimisation of the anaerobic digestion (AD) process.
Apply deep technical knowledge of AD biology, systems, and maintenance to solve operational challenges and improve performance.
Lead and contribute to process improvement projects, collaborating with engineering and operations teams and participating in plant workshops.
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of technical insights and proposed solutions.
Develop and maintain robust data management systems to automate data collection, with a focus on biogas production and export metrics.
Train and support internal users in data system use, ensuring high data accuracy and effective analysis across the organisation.
Travelling to plants around the UK
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A master's degree in process or chemical engineering (or similar)
At least 1 year of hands-on experience working with large data sets and using the results to make decisions or improvements
Strong understanding of subjects like chemistry, biology, maths, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, mechanics, and control systems
Confident using computers and digital tools
Great at analysing data, creating reports, and sharing findings clearly
Well-organized, with the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload
This role requires a Full UK driver's license
The client does not currently have the ability to hire candidates that require sponsorship

Personal skills

The Process Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience interpreting complex data to drive process optimisation and technical decision-making.
Technical expertise in process or chemical engineering, including a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, thermodynamics, and control systems relevant to anaerobic digestion.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly present findings, work cross-functionally with teams, and travel to sites across the UK as needed.

Salary and benefits of the Process Engineer role

A competitive salary of up to £35,000
Hybrid working pattern
Annual bonus scheme
Private healthcare
25-day annual leave + bank holidays
Consistent development opportunities
Pension scheme

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