Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineers design and operate processes that convert raw materials into useful products—from drug manufacturing to fuel refining to food production to biotech. Day‑to‑day work mixes process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), P&n, mass and energy balance calculations, plant commissioning and scale‑up.

• Design, scale‑up and operate chemical and biochemical processes.
• Run process simulations and P&n.
• Commission and scale‑up plant.
• Specialise in pharmaceuticals, energy, food, polymers or biotech.

Candidate should possess:

• Structured problem‑solving.
• Clear technical communication.
• Teamwork across multidisciplinary plant teams.
• Attention to detail and process safety culture.
• Pragmatic decision‑making under cost/safety constraints.
• Continuous learning across rapidly evolving technologies.

• AstraZeneca, GSK, Shell, BP, Unilever.
• Process consultancies:
  Wood, Worley, Petrofac, Fluor.
• Chemical manufacturing: INEOS, BASF, Lubrizol.
• Food & drink:
  Diageo, Mondelez, Nestle.

• Year 0‑2:
  Graduate Engineer £32 000–£45 000.
• Year 2‑4:
  Engineer working toward CEng.
• Year 4‑8:
  Chartered Chemical Engineer £55 000–£75 000.
• Year 8+:
  Principal Engineer / Plant Manager.