Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Kaminsky Consulting is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the successful execution of a wide-ranging capital and operational projects portfolio across UK and European sites, driving operational excellence within the chemical manufacturing sector.

• Annual Salary: £80,000 – £90,000
• Performance based annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme up to 9%
• Private healthcare
• Healthcare cash plan
• Income protection scheme
• Life assurance policy

As the Senior Process Engineer, you will be the most senior member of the department, reporting directly to the European Senior Project Manager, and will manage a team of Process Engineers. You will lead end‑to‑end project management, overseeing the full life‑cycle of capital projects—from scoping, FEED, detailed design, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), installation, commissioning to final‑sign‑off.

• Serve as a key technical authority, developing and maintaining a centre of expertise for relevant manufacturing technologies.
• Proactively monitor advancements in chemical process technologies, systems, and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead structured change‑management processes throughout engineering project life cycles, identifying, evaluating, and implementing changes that impact plant operations, process design, equipment configuration, and safety systems.
• Translate initial concepts into fully operational solutions that improve product quality, reduce operational costs, increase output, and enhance process efficiency.
• Act as a technical authority and strategic contributor, aligning engineering solutions with business goals while fostering innovation and compliance with industry standards.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to a team, including one Process Engineer and two Graduate Process Engineers.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards IChemE.
• BEng in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering.
• Over 10 years of experience within Chemical Manufacturing.
• Strong track record in project delivery (concept to design, commissioning, and full ownership of CAPEX projects).
• Experience managing teams and mentoring graduate engineers.

If your skillset matches the requirements, submit your CV for review or contact Toni‑Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment.

Seniority level:
Mid‑senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Location:

Warrington, England, United Kingdom. (Free onsite parking, train station nearby; easy commutation from Liverpool, Runcorn, Manchester and St Helens.)