Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer (Junior & Senior Opportunities)

Location: Runcorn, North West + client sites

Salary or Hourly rate: Negotiable

Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently looking to recruit a Process Engineer at either Junior or Senior Engineer level to support a portfolio of current and upcoming projects for our clients.

Permanent candidates are preferred; however strong contract candidates will also be considered.

Benefits

• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Flexible office hours
• Generous holiday entitlement:
• 23 days(up to 29 days with long service)+ bank holidays
• “Birthday Friday” after 12 months
• Christmas shutdown (approx. 10 days)
• Onsite café & gym facilities
• Career growth opportunities with fully supported employee development

Key Experience Required

• Experience supporting projects from FEED through Detailed Design and Commissioning.
• Strong engineering design background (preferred over operational/process production backgrounds).
• P&ID development and review.
• Conceptual and process design.
• URS and FDS development.
• Cause & Effect (C&E) documentation.
• Thermal and relief calculations.
• Pump sizing, hydraulic and line sizing calculations.
• Equipment datasheets and specifications.
• Tank and vessel specifications.
• Participation in HAZOP studies (leadership experience advantageous).

Desirable Experience

• HAZOP leadership.
• DSEAR assessments.
• Process Safety / Process Safety Management.
• Commissioning and start-up support.

Preferred Industry Background

• Chemicals
• Petrochemicals

Candidates from other process industries will also be considered, including:

• Manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Water & Utilities
• Food & Beverage
• General Process Engineering environments

Senior Process Engineer

Candidates at Senior level should be capable of leading process engineering activities, managing deliverables, and mentoring junior engineers.

We welcome applications from both experienced engineers and developing engineers looking to progress their careers within a project-focused engineering environment.

Why us?

Our client is a trusted provider of engineering compliance solutions, delivering high-quality services across hazardous and non-hazardous environments. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they support major industrial sites in achieving safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people, offers long-term career development, and works on exciting projects across the UK. If you’re passionate about EC&I design and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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