Senior Process Engineer – Contract Role Location: Cheshire, UK
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 12+ months
Working Pattern: 5 days/week on-site
Are you an experienced Chartered Chemical Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in process engineering? Do you have a proven track record of managing high-hazard installations and leading technical teams? A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a seasoned Senior Process Engineer to take on a critical leadership role at one of its major UK sites.
About the Role This senior-level position is pivotal to ensuring Basis of Safety compliance and driving technical excellence for high-hazard assets, including pipelines and COMAH installations.
As a key leader, you will:
Provide Technical Leadership: Direct the site's technical team, ensuring world-class SHE standards and effective implementation of technical improvements.
Manage Team & Projects: Oversee a team of experienced process engineers, development scientists, and contractors, driving operational and technical advancements to meet business and manufacturing objectives.
Act as PE Design Authority: Ensure all process engineering work adheres to legislation and internal standards.
Collaborate Across Stakeholders: Work with cross-functional teams, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders to influence decision-making at all levels, including executive leadership.
Drive Operational Excellence: Develop and sustai...