Process Development Engineer
JOB_53331854710492Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Scientific And EngineeringIndustry
Scientific and R&DPay
£50,000 - £60,000Closing date
24 Aug 2025
Process Development Engineer
Your New Company
Join a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing sustainable technologies through innovative chemical process development. This company is committed to transforming materials and manufacturing practices to support a regenerative future. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of science, engineering, and environmental impact.
Join a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing sustainable technologies through innovative chemical process development. This company is committed to transforming materials and manufacturing practices to support a regenerative future. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of science, engineering, and environmental impact.
Your New Role
As a Process Development Engineer, you will lead the development, optimisation, and scale-up of novel chemical processes. This hands-on role spans from lab-scale experimentation to pilot and production-scale implementation. You will play a critical role in translating research into commercially viable operations, contributing to the design of new equipment, and integrating cutting-edge technologies into process workflows.
As a Process Development Engineer, you will lead the development, optimisation, and scale-up of novel chemical processes. This hands-on role spans from lab-scale experimentation to pilot and production-scale implementation. You will play a critical role in translating research into commercially viable operations, contributing to the design of new equipment, and integrating cutting-edge technologies into process workflows.
Main Responsibilities
Process & Technology Development:
- Identify and develop new process concepts using innovative materials, chemistries, and unit operations.
- Design and execute lab and kilo-lab scale experiments to validate process concepts.
- Optimise processes using experimental data and modelling tools to enhance safety, performance, and sustainability.
Scale-Up & Project Execution: - Support process design during Pre-FEED stages of capital projects.
- Guide the transition from bench-scale research to pilot and production-scale operations.
- Define and implement key scale-up parameters and performance metrics.
Equipment Design, Procurement & Commissioning: - Specify, design, and commission novel process equipment up to pilot scale.
- Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions on time and within budget.
Innovation, Flexibility & Digital Enablement: - Integrate advanced technologies and digital tools to enhance process development.
- Adapt to a range of development activities, from exploratory research to plant-scale implementation.
- Demonstrate agility across structured and fast-paced R&D environments.
Governance, Safety & Compliance: - Uphold health and safety standards and best practices in laboratory and engineering settings.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years in chemical process development and design, particularly within capital project environments.
- Expertise: Proven track record in scaling up processes and designing process equipment.
- Tools: Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus).
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of unit operations such as mixing, heat transfer, filtration, and bioreactors.
- Attributes: Adaptable, innovative, and collaborative with strong communication skills.
- Compliance: Familiarity with safety regulations and process hazard analysis.
What You’ll Get in Return - Holidays: 26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) and a pension plan.
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours.
- Benefits: Competitive stock option plan and opportunities for career progression.
- Opportunities: Be part of a mission-driven team developing breakthrough sustainable technologies.
- Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-led setting.
What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact us directly at +44 333 010 6262 for a confidential discussion about your career options. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, feel free to reach out to us for guidance on your next career move.
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact us directly at +44 333 010 6262 for a confidential discussion about your career options. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, feel free to reach out to us for guidance on your next career move.
Keywords: Process Development Engineer, chemical process scale-up, pilot plant, process optimisation, Aspen Plus, unit operations, sustainable technology, South Bermondsey, chemical engineering, process design, commissioning.
Process Development EngineerJOB_533318547104922025-07-242025-08-24
Talk to Shanae Meadows, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in London-City, 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Telephone 03330106262Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.
JOB_53331854710492