Senior Process Engineer

St Helens
3 months ago
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Senior Process Engineer

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Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer paying up to £90,000 + 15% Bonus and other great benefits! Working for a growing and developing leader in the chemical manufacturing industry. The role has been created due to heavy investment to the site and major project delivery.

Company Information

A globally leading Chemical Manufacturer are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead the successful execution of a wide-ranging capital and operational projects portfolio across their UK and European-based sites, driving operational excellence across both design and manufacturing environments within the chemical engineering sector.

Their site is based in Warrington which has free onsite parking but also a train station nearby, therefore is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Liverpool, Runcorn, Manchester and St Helens.

Salary and Benefits of the Senior Process Engineer

Annual Salary: Between £80,000 - £90,000
Performance Based Annual Bonus
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme Up to 9%
Private Healthcare
Healthcare Cash Plan
Income Protection Scheme
Life Assurance Policy

Role of Senior Process Engineer

As the Senior Process Engineer, you will be the most senior member of the department, directly reporting into the European Senior Project Manager and managing your own team of Process Engineers. You will be leading end-to-end project management, leading the full life-cycle of capital projects. This includes scoping, font-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), installation, commissioning and final-sign off of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

You will serve as a key technical authority, developing and maintaining a centre of expertise in the company for relevant manufacturing technologies.
To proactively monitor advancements in chemical process technologies, systems, and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
You are responsible for leading structured change management processes throughout the lifecycle of engineering projects. This includes identifying, evaluating, and implementing changes that impact plant operations, process design, equipment configuration, and safety systems.
You will be accountable for translating initial concepts into fully operational solutions that improve product quality, reduce operational costs, increase output, and enhance process efficiency.
You will serve as a technical authority and strategic contributor, aligning engineering solutions with business goals while fostering innovation and compliance with industry standards.
To provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to a team currently comprising one Process Engineer and two Graduate Process Engineers.

I am keen to speak to Engineers with the following experience:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards IChemE)
BEng in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering
Over 10 years of experience within Chemical Manufacturing
Strong track record in Project Delivery (concept to design, to commissioning and full ownership of CAPEX Projects)
Experience of managing teams and providing mentorship to graduate engineers.

How to Apply: If you believe your skillset matches the requirements of this role, please submit your CV for review or reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment

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