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24 Oct, 2026  
Chemical Engineer Drive Process Excellence. Lead Continuous Improvement. Make a Real Impact. We are seeking an experienced Chemical/Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in a complex chemical manufacturing operation. This is an opportunity for a motivated chemical engineering professional to lead process optimisation initiatives, improve operational performance, and support a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity Reporting into the Engineering & Maintenance function, you will act as the site's lead chemical engineering professional, providing technical expertise across manufacturing operations, capital projects, plant modifications, and process improvement activities. You will work closely with operational teams to identify and implement efficiencies that enhance safety, reliability, sustainability, and profitability. Key Responsibilities Lead process engineering activities across manufacturing operations. Identify...
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Hampshire, UK
24 Oct, 2026  
Engineering Manager Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a global renewable energy and resource recovery business in the appointment of a permanent Engineering Manager, site based on a large scale anaerobic digestion EPC project in the Bristol Area. The Engineering Manager is the senior engineering role on the project and its primary engineering authority, within the UK Project Execution team. The role leads the project engineering team, including the Resident Engineer, the Process Engineers and the Offsite Engineer, and is the key interface between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, the client and the regulators. The role would suit a senior Engineering Manager from EPC, process plant, water, wastewater, waste to energy or renewable energy, with a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on projects worth more than 50m. Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager Leading all engineering on the project, from concept design through...
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Gloucestershire, UK
23 Oct, 2026  
Process Safety Manager / Functional Safety Lead Hydrogen Location: Sheffield Salary: Competitive Salary Overview: Are you an experienced Process Safety or Functional Safety Engineer looking to take technical ownership of safety within a rapidly developing hydrogen technology business? Our client is seeking a Process Safety Manager / Functional Safety Lead to provide technical safety leadership across our electrolyser product portfolio. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of hydrogen production, electrolysis and clean energy, ensuring our products are safe, compliant and fit for deployment across international markets. You'll act as a key technical safety authority, leading process and functional safety activities from hazard identification and risk assessment through to design, verification, validation and close-out. You'll also lead and mentor a small team of safety engineers and work closely with Engineering, Design, Testing, Project Management,...
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Sheffield, 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
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
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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