PM Group
Process Development Engineer

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Position: Process Development Engineer
Location: North West
Salary: Contract (Inside IR35)
Job Type: Full-Time, Shift Rotation
We are seeking a driven and skilled Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic operations team at a top-tier chemical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale plant production. You will lead process scale-ups, optimize existing chemical unit operations, and drive continuous improvement projects focusing on safety, yield, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Scale-Up: Design, test, and transition new chemical processes from bench-scale and pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
- Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze plant performance data, identify root causes of process variation, and resolve technical bottlenecks.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all new and existing processes strictly comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., COMAH, DSEAR, ISO standards).
- Project Management: Deliver engineering projects on time and within budget, managing cross-functional teams from concept to commissioning.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Key Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
If you are interested in the opportunity and would like further information, please don't hesitate to apply.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills