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The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Will Spalton.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC 'New' terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC 'New' terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description for Senior Process Engineer

NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you'll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you'll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You'll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.

We're looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Process Engineer who can take projects from initial specification through to delivery of an operational asset, managing all the relevant Process Engineering design elements throughout.

We're looking for someone who is self-motivated and a team player looking to push their career to the next level and keen to work and grow as part of an integrated team.

There will be a requirement/opportunity to travel between NNL sites and customer locations, as required by the projects.

Main Responsibilities for Senior Process Engineer:

• Get involved in Cradle to Grave Projects by:
  • Taking the lead in developing Process Engineering designs to national and international standards.
  • Supporting the commissioning of your designs.
  • Supporting the active plant areas with troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Working with the wider engineering and business teams to design safe plants in line with relevant safety standards, such as BS EN 61508, BS EN 60079 and BS EN 4126.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and guiding their design activities.
  • Working with the Process Engineering Discipline Lead to identify and develop business improvements.
  • Engaging in the employee development program to support your technical and behavioural growth.

Essential Criteria for Senior Process Engineer:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related subject and a relevant level of experience.
• Experience in developing process plant design deliverables in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience of the HAZOP process.
• Knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, quality and environmental requirements relating to engineering design projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, such that difficult concepts can be conveyed clearly and concisely to customers, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Evidence of problem solving and seeking solutions.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Process Engineer: