Senior Process Engineer – R&D & Scale-Up
Location: Nottinghamshire (UK)
Type: Permanent
Industry: Clean Tech / Carbon Reduction / Process Engineering
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join a pioneering, research-led organisation at the forefront of carbon reduction technologies. This innovative company is developing breakthrough solutions aimed at decarbonising industrial materials — backed by global manufacturing leaders, academic partners, and major research institutions.
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a key role in scaling up novel technologies from the laboratory to pilot and production scale. If you’re passionate about climate change, materials innovation, and hands-on process engineering, this role offers a rare chance to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, build, and optimise lab- and pilot-scale experimental systems for novel CO₂ utilisation processes.
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Lead process development activities supporting scale-up from concept through to commissioning.
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Analyse test data, identify process bottlenecks, and implement technical improvements.
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Collaborate closely with chemists, materials scientists, and cross-functional teams.
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Support preparation of technical proposals for grant funding (e.g. Innovate UK, Horizon Europe).
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Document experimental procedures, analyse results, and contribute to technical reports and publications.
What You’ll Bring
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Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
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Experience in early-stage process development — ideally having worked on projects from concept/design through commissioning.
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Strong technical troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
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Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary R&D environments.
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Proactive, hands-on mindset with a passion for technology that delivers real-world climate benefits.
Desirable Skills
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Experience in CO₂ capture, utilisation, or carbon reduction technologies.
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Familiarity with cement, concrete, or construction-related industrial processes.
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Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, pilot plant operation, or process simulation tools.
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Experience contributing to sustainability-focused innovation or publicly funded research projects.