Process Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with a proven track record of leading and developing a team to deliver best in class process design and installation services across a range of highly regulated, process industries such as chemical, food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and Oil & Gas?
If so, Adepto are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the hire of a Process Engineering Manager to join their business in the Teesside area.
This role will sit on the engineering leadership team and play an integral part in providing solutions that are aligned with client needs and expectations and meet the necessary regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the process engineering team, fostering technical excellence and career progression.
  
• Manage resource allocation and workload planning to meet project and business objectives.
  
• Provide technical leadership in process design, safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL), and process optimisation activities.
  
• Develop and maintain process engineering standards, procedures and best practices.
  
• Act as the discipline lead on major projects, ensuring alignment with multi-disciplinary teams.
  
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements and provide technical support during design and execution phases.
  
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (COMAH, DSEAR, PED) and international standards.
  
• Support business development through technical input to proposals and client presentations.
  
• Assist with preparing technical specifications for procurement along with subsequent evaluation and selection for equipment and materials.
  
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules and budgets.
  
• Lead on process design and associated deliverables across all projects, managing simulations, calculations and optimisation.
  
• Provide technical support and commissioning advice through construction phases of projects.
  Key Requirements
  
• BSc/MSc in Process or Chemical Engineering, however candidates with considerable experience including several years in a leadership capacity will also be considered.
  
• Significant experience in process engineering within a range of highly regulated environments.
  
• Strong understanding and knowledge of UK process safety regulations (COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX).
  
• Be an excellent communicator and collaborator across both internal and external stakeholders
  
• A willingness to travel and be present on sites and engage with clients, representing the company and identifying opportunities to add further value.
  To register your interest please apply and if we consider your application to be suitable one of our team will be in touch to discuss further.
  Please note, we are only able to consider applicants who are able to confirm and demonstrate they have the correct Right to Work status in the UK.
  Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate for this role, unfortunately we are unable to respond to all application and will only engage with those we consider to be suitable. We apologise in advance if we do not progress with your application