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22 Oct, 2026  
Location: South Liverpool Salary: Up to £90,000 + 12% Bonus Benefits: % Employer Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Long-Term Incentive Plan The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Process Safety Manager to join a major international manufacturer operating within the highly regulated chemical sector. With an established manufacturing facility in South Liverpool, the business is entering a significant period of growth and transformation, supported by substantial investment in manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure and major engineering projects. As part of this ongoing development, the business is looking to appoint a Process Safety Manager who will take technical ownership of process safety across the site, helping to shape engineering decisions, strengthen existing systems and ensure that process safety remains central to future investment and operational development. Reporting...
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Merseyside, UK
22 Oct, 2026  
Senior Thermal Engineer Ripley DE5 - Job Details New Opportunity - Senior Thermal Engineer Are you an experienced Thermal Engineer ready to take the next steps in your career, or just looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working within the Energy sector? Our client is looking for an experienced Thermal Engineer within the Energy sector who is ready to take on new challenges in their role with an expanding global team. As the Senior Thermal Engineer, you will: Review customer specifications, process data and technical requirements. Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve technical queries. Select suitable process models and design concepts for heat exchangers. Carry out thermal and hydraulic design using software such as Aspen EDR or HTRI. Optimise designs for performance, cost, weight and manufacturability. Produce equipment datasheets, design sketches and technical reports. Work with pressure vessel engineers and CAD teams to develop...
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Derbyshire, UK
21 Oct, 2026  
Process Safety Engineer Job Purpose To provide specialist process safety engineering support across a wide range of sustainable energy projects, including gas-powered generation, CHP, biogas, hydrogen, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other low-carbon energy technologies. You will play a key role in identifying, assessing and mitigating process safety risks, ensuring compliance with releva click apply for full job details
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Liverpool, UK
21 Oct, 2026  
Industrial Chemical Engineer R&D to Production Location: Ellesmere Port Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience plus Private Medical Permanent On behalf of our client, a specialist manufacturing business, we're looking for a Chemical Engineer to take new and improved processes from development and pilot trials into full-scale production click apply for full job details
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Cheshire, UK
17 Oct, 2026  
Industrial Chemical Engineer R&D to Production Location: Ellesmere Port Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 depending on experience plus Private Medical Permanent On behalf of our client, a specialist manufacturing business, we're looking for a Chemical Engineer to take new and improved processes from development and pilot trials into full-scale production. The Role Scale up processes and carry out plant trials. Develop process designs, flow diagrams and operating procedures. Support equipment commissioning and production handovers. Improve yield, quality, efficiency and operating costs. Support process safety reviews, risk assessments and operator training. About You Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience scaling up processes from lab or pilot stage into manufacturing. Good knowledge of process safety, HAZOPs and management of change. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with high-temperature or electrochemical...
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Cheshire, UK
15 Oct, 2026  
What you will do Design treatment processes for clean water and wastewater works Produce PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances and control philosophies Size equipment and carry out process and hydraulic calculations Write feasibility, outline and detailed design reports Support commissioning and troubleshoot process issues on site Work with civils, mechanical and electrical teams on multidisciplinary schemes What you need Degree in Chemical, Process, Environmental or Civil Engineering 3+ years in process engineering, ideally in water or wastewater Good knowledge of treatment technologies (activated sludge, filtration, chemical dosing, membranes) Understanding of UK water quality and environmental regulations Full UK driving licence Nice to have Experience on AMP projects for a UK water company Process modelling experience (e.g. BioWin, GPS-X) Chartered status (CEng) with IChemE or CIWEM, or working towards it
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Leeds, UK
14 Oct, 2026  
Renewable Risk Engineer Location: Remote UK Sector: Nuclear and Conventional Power Generation Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Outstanding benefits package Key Responsibilities Survey a global portfolio of renewable assets and support insurance placement through the development of underwriting reports. Recommend continuous process safety improvements and implement best practices to enhance performance. Calculate estimated maximum loss values associated with major incidents using specialist software. Collaborate with a specialist team of client executives, brokers, and claims personnel to provide technical information and support for insurance placement, tenders, and proposal requests. Develop thought-leadership publications to assist clients in improving their understanding and delivery of process safety management topics. Requirements Minimum of 10 years' extensive industry experience in the Power/Renewable Wind Solar BESS Energy sector. Bachelor's...
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United Kingdom
13 Oct, 2026  
This Senior Process Engineer role is working on a site investing into upgrades across the operation. Taking this opportunity as Senior Process Engineer would mean working for a market leading Manufacturing firm. This is a key manufacturing company relied on by many industries and this Senior Process Engineer role is critical to the ongoing operation. What's in it for you as a Senior Process Engineer? A Salary of circa 60,000 5% Annual KPI Driven Bonus Location - Knottingley (Commutable from Wakefield, Leeds, Normanton or Eggborough) 3 x Life assurance policy Enhanced company pension 33 days holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays) Genuine Career Progression and accredited training programs available Responsibilities of the Senior Process Engineer; Overseeing CI initiatives to drive ops excellence. Primary focus will be on ops efficiency and driving OEE. Create and lead teams based on ops improvement. Identification, development of strategy and implementation of...
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Yorkshire, UK
09 Oct, 2026  
RSE Graduate Programme Intake 2027 RSE s Graduate Programme Our Graduates play a vital role in shaping the future of RSE. As a Graduate, you ll contribute to developing innovative solutions that can make a real and lasting impact across the water sector. Our 24-month graduate programme combines hands-on experience, expert mentorship and tailored development to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive. Our Programme Tracker helps you build your experience, track your progress and take ownership of your journey. Please note applications for our Graduate Programme will close on the Friday 13th of November 2026. Why Choose RSE s Graduate Programme? Personal mentor: Build a strong working relationship with an experienced mentor who will support your development. Chartership support: Get guidance and support towards achieving professional registration via the IET, InstMC, IMechE, IChemE, ICE or another recognised body depending on your...
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Highland Council, UK
09 Oct, 2026  
RSE Graduate Programme Intake 2027 RSE s Graduate Programme Our Graduates play a vital role in shaping the future of RSE. As a Graduate, you ll contribute to developing innovative solutions that can make a real and lasting impact across the water sector. Our 24-month graduate programme combines hands-on experience, expert mentorship and tailored development to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive. Our Programme Tracker helps you build your experience, track your progress and take ownership of your journey. Please note applications for our Graduate Programme will close on the Friday 13th of November 2026. Why Choose RSE s Graduate Programme? Personal mentor: Build a strong working relationship with an experienced mentor who will support your development. Chartership support: Get guidance and support towards achieving professional registration via the IET, InstMC, IMechE, IChemE, ICE or another recognised body depending on your...
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Stirling, UK