Chemical Process Engineer (Scale-up / Pilot Plant) – Sustainable Materials / Chemical Recycling
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Location: Bristol (on-site)Salary: £45,000-£52,000 (depending on experience)Type: Permanent | Full-time (40 hrs/week) | On-site 5 days/week
A high-growth Bristol-based cleantech is hiring a Chemical Process Engineer to support the scale-up and industrialisation of a novel chemical recycling technology for advanced materials and composites (applications across sectors such as aerospace/defence, automotive and renewable energy).This is a hands-on scale-up role, bridging lab/bench work and pilot plant delivery , with strong exposure to process modelling, pilot plant operations, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Support scale-up from laboratory/bench scale to pilot scale, including technology transfer activitiesBuild/maintain models for energy, environmental and techno-economic factors (e.g., Aspen / HYSYS, Excel )Support safe build, commissioning and operation of pilot-scale processes/equipmentCollect and analyse process data; define KPIs; drive improvements to throughput, efficiency and costApply structured problem-solving (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA, Kaizen )Support equipment maintenance/repair activities and calibration scheduling for safety-critical componentsLiaise with suppliers, procure equipment, and coordinate installation/project engineers as neededProduce SOPs, One Point Lessons and process documentationPresent findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders; support shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Essential skills & experience
Degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering / Industrialisation Engineering (2:1 or above)Experience scaling laboratory processes to pilot scale (or demonstrably close equivalent)Knowledge in one or more of: xwzovoh polymer chemistry, solvent/solids handling, water treatment, chemical recyclingExposure to process design and/or technology transfer to manufacturing/operations teamsStrong organisation and communication skills; comfortable in ambiguous scale-up environmentsBristol-based (or willing to relocate)
Desirable
Advanced materials / composites / technical fibres (carbon, glass, aramid)DSEAR / ATEX exposure and supporting HAZOPsLifecycle Assessment (LCA) exposureMaster’s degree and/or project management qualification
To apply: Send your CV (or message for a confidential discussion)….