Senior Chemical Engineer

Senior Chemical Engineer

West Midlands

Up to £60,000 + Benefits

Join a leading-edge manufacturer transforming speciality chemistry on a global scale

Are you a problem-solving, plant-savvy Chemical Engineer ready for your next big challenge? This is a rare opportunity to take the reins from a retiring senior engineer and make your mark in a high-impact, hands-on role within a thriving chemical manufacturing environment.

This business is a key player in speciality chemical production - exporting globally, innovating constantly, and operating from a top-tier COMAH site with a strong culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Why this role?

Shape the future: Step into a legacy role and drive real improvements from day one
Lead from the front: Supervise and mentor junior engineers while owning scale-up and process optimisation projects
Stretch your skills: Dive deep into plant troubleshooting, safety systems, HAZOPs, and product innovation
Join a tight-knit, expert team: This isn't a corporate giant - it's a technically focused business where your voice is heard, and your expertise valuedWhat you'll be doing:

Spearheading plant modification and process development projects
Leading hazard assessments, HAZOPs, and safety evaluations (DSEAR, SIL, LOPA)
Collaborating with R&D, production, and engineering teams to bring new products to life
Overseeing relief system sizing and implementing DIERS methodology
Mentoring junior chemical engineers and acting as a key technical authority on-siteWhat we're looking for:

Degree-qualified Chemical Engineer with 5+ years' industrial experience
Strong working knowledge of COMAH regulations
Solid practical experience in commissioning, scale-up and plant optimisation
Exposure to DSEAR, LOPA, SIL, and relief system design
A natural collaborator who thrives in a fast-moving, technically demanding environmentWhat's in it for you?

Up to £60,000 basic salary (flexibility for the right candidate)
25 days holiday + all UK Bank Holidays
40-hour week (Mon-Fri, typically 8am-4:30pm with some flexibility)
Life assurance, paid sick scheme & BHSF health support
Company pension scheme
Be part of a genuinely exciting time of change and investmentThis is your chance to make a lasting impact on a business that values deep technical knowledge and rewards initiative.

Do not wait - apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Initial shortlisting underway this week!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes