Position: Operations Process Engineer Location: UK Site-based role (approx. 60% at development sites, 20% at commercial sites, 20% at development lab) Salary: £46,000£54,000 (depending on experience and expertise in scale-up, NPI, and project delivery) Start Date: Immediate / Upon notice Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Are you a hands-on process engineer ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a motivated Operations Process Engineer to help develop, scale, and implement cutting-edge chemical processes across multiple UK sites. This is a unique opportunity to work on experimental processes that impact real-world energy and sustainability solutions, contributing to the delivery of innovative production systems from pilot scale to full commercial operation. You will be at the heart of project delivery, taking a practical, problem-solving approach while collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading small groups of technicians and contractors. What Youll Do Project Delivery: Support planning, implementation, and optimisation of chemical process systems from pilot to commercial scale. Assist in deploying production systems on time and to the highest quality standards. Hands-On Engineering: Lead installation, fitting, and modification of plant equipment, supervising contractors and assembly vendors. R&D and Innovation: Contribute to experimental process projects, translating learnings from commissioning and site installations into improved workflows. Health & Safety: Support H&S compliance and implementation of safety procedures in industrial process environments. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent engineering teams in meetings, project reviews, and client interactions. Documentation & Reporting: Prepare project proposals, reports, technical documentation, and presentations. What Were Looking For B. Sci/B. Eng (or higher) in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. 47 years experience in chemical manufacturing, process development, plant operations, or energy sectors. Proven experience executing experimental or technology transfer projects. Strong hands-on engineering skills and practical problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to operate flexibly within cross-functional teams. Strong grasp of H&S principles in industrial process environments. Willingness and ability to travel across UK sites. Full, clean UK driving licence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience. Pension scheme and life cover. Private healthcare options. Support for professional development and chartership. A dynamic, supportive team culture. The chance to contribute to real-world sustainability and innovation projects .