Chemical Process Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead process safety engineering for the Building Systems UK site, focusing on compliance and safe operation of chemical processing within steel-related production. You will collaborate with senior management, cross-functional teams and contractors to deliver safety-driven objectives while adapting to changing demands. The position centers on hands-on process safety oversight (hazard analyses, equipment safety, and regulatory compliance) with a scope spanning steel processing, roll forming, and fabricating operations. You will drive continuous improvement and develop the engineering team to uphold safety and reliability at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• Defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety activities across steel processing, roll forming, slitting, fabricating and composite panels
• Develop and maintain process layouts, equipment specs, and capability confirmation for new and existing systems
• Ensure compliance with policy, legal and company regulations (cranes, lifting, pressure vessels, LEV, safety-critical plant)
• Manage contractors to maximize health & safety compliance and performance
• Oversee engineering budget and ensure achievement of targets
• Coordinate implementation of process safety system components and critical plant register
• Collect data, monitor chemical processes, and implement system/chemical improvements
• Stay updated on plant/process design developments and drive team technical progress
• Oversee materials flow: receipt, storage, usage, and critical spares through risk analysis
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Logistics to maximize unit continuity and maintenance planning
• Recruit, motivate, train, and appraise the engineering team for safety-critical plant performance
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and TPM initiatives

Key requirements

• Degree educated in Chemical Engineering, ideally Chartered Engineer
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Process safety systems
• Knowledge of foam system technology, materials and chemicals
• Proven managerial success and ability to build trust across commercial, planning and operations
• Ability to negotiate with senior management and major suppliers/contractors
• Flexibility, initiative, drive, and commitment under pressure
• Ability to work under tight timescales

• flexibility and adaptability
• strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• team leadership and development
• Process safety systems (HAZOP, PHA)
• Pressure vessels and lifting equipment compliance
• LEVs and safety-critical plant management

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