Senior Process Engineer

High Hazard Chemical Manufacturing

Cheshire, Northwest | Salary: Up to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with strong process safety credentials, ready to step into a senior-level role on a strategically important UK manufacturing site?

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join a high-performing team at a large-scale manufacturing facility handling high-hazard materials. This is a site of national significance, operating complex, continuous processes and governed by COMAH regulations. The role offers a unique mix of technical challenge, regulatory exposure, and continuous improvement in a high-integrity, safety-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the charge on process safety, driving improvement projects that reduce risk to people, the environment, and the business.
• Be a key contact for UK regulators, including the HSE and EA – you’ll help maintain the site's licence to operate and ensure compliance with environmental permitting.
• Oversee process hazard analysis, including HAZOPs, LOPA, SIL assessments, and dispersion modelling.
• Support emergency planning, human factors assessments, and alarm management strategies.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, joint venture partners, and industry forums to promote best practices in process safety and operations.

What We're Looking For

• A Chartered Chemical Engineer or equivalent with a strong background in high-hazard chemical processing.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified, ideally with additional formal training in process safety methodologies.
• Hands-on experience leading HAZOPs and developing Safety Reports under COMAH regulations.
• Strong communicator who can coach, influence, and challenge at all levels.
• A natural problem solver with an eye for detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

Why Apply?

This is more than a maintenance role – it is an opportunity to take ownership of process safety on a top-tier COMAH site with plenty of scope for long-term improvement and technical innovation. With excellent support, a collaborative culture, and the autonomy to make a genuine impact, this role offers a rewarding next step in your engineering career.

Benefits Include:

• Salary up to £65,000
• Up to 11% company pension contribution
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Life assurance
• Free on-site gym
• Optional extra 5 days holiday or 2% salary uplift annually

If you’re looking to take the lead on process safety in a major chemical manufacturing environment – and want a role where you can truly make a difference – we’d love to hear you!