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Chemical Engineer

Talent STEM is working with a well-established chemical manufacturer in the West Midlands to recruit a Senior Chemical Engineer to join their team.

Are you a passionate Chemical Engineer looking to make a real impact? Join a dynamic team at the forefront of chemical innovation, where your expertise will shape cutting-edge plant modification projects and drive process excellence. This is your chance to lead transformative initiatives, collaborate with talented professionals and grow your career in a supportive environment that values safety, innovation, and technical excellence.

Why apply?

- Lead high-impact projects that enhance safety, efficiency and performance in a thriving chemical engineering setting.

- Tackle complex challenges, from HAZOP studies to plant commissioning, while working with industry-leading methodologies like COMAH, DSEAR, SIL and DIERS.

- Enjoy a structured 40-hour workweek, generous leave and comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being.

- Partner with skilled teams, contractors and clients to deliver solutions that matter.

Key responsibilities

- Design, develop, and implement plant modification projects, ensuring robust hazard evaluations and HAZOP studies.

- Scope risk assessments, perform calculations, recommend testing, lead HAZOP sessions, refine designs, and maintain risk documentation.

- Ensure compliance with legal standards and industry codes of practice.

- Collaborate with project teams to create plant layouts, designs, costings, and proposals for approval.

- Provide technical expertise to support process improvements and practical research solutions.

- Advise on design, safety, materials, and processing techniques for colleagues, clients, and contractors.

- Lead projects, managing budgets, designs, and delivery to meet operational targets.

- Organise design, commissioning, and resource allocation to achieve production goals.

Qualifications and experience

- Degree in Chemical Engineering (essential).

- Minimum 5 years’ relevant industrial experience

- Hands-on experience in plant commissioning and troubleshooting

- Knowledge of COMAH regulations, DSEAR methodology, SIL, LOPA assessments, and relief system sizing (DIERS methodology).

Benefits

- Competitive salary tailored to your experience.

- 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays.

- 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm).

- Sick pay, life assurance, health benefits and pension scheme.

Ready to take the next step in your career?  Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation where your skills will drive innovation and safety.  Send your CV to Graeme Pallas at Talent STEM at graeme@talent-stem.com. 

Location: West Midlands | Salary: 30000 - 40000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 14/05/2025