Senior Chemical Engineer Leeds, England
Job description
Why Arup?
Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.
Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the world’s most inspiring projects. We believe that by giving our people the freedom to be creative, we will produce work that continuously redefines quality across our firm. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.
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The Opportunity:
Our team in Leeds is a dynamic and engaging one, expanding rapidly, with vibrant and dynamic projects in the industrial, water and energy sectors. Our offering is that of a "one-stop-shop" for clients, we also work closely with our multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting teams providing advice across all disciplines to our clients.
We are looking for a technically strong, proactive, and driven Senior Chemical Engineer, with experience in delivering projects and bringing fresh ideas to enhance the way we work. Excellent team working and collaboration skills are expected, and you will need to liaise with internal and external teams to take part or lead on several fronts. The role will offer flexible working with the opportunity to work remotely 2-3 days a week, we would also consider if someone wanted to work part-time.
Ideally, candidates will a variety of skills and technical expertise which could encompass Chemical Engineering, Industrial, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Hydrogen, Industrial Chemical Engineering or Manufacturing sectors, along with experience of clean and waste water treatment - we would also consider candidates with a strong process safety background. This position is a very collaborative and supportive post, by its very nature and thus requires nimble and dynamic approaches to the projects As a multidiscipline team, transferrable skills are key as we seek to grow and develop our service offering, so a keen interest in all things energy, industrial and hydrogen-related would be desirable.
The ideal candidate would be technically astute and interested in assisting with our digital transformation. Furthermore, they would be driven towards better sustainable designs and motivated to help reduce the effects of climate change. They will already have contributed to and led various design projects and will be used to producing work to a high calibre, whilst supporting and developing junior colleagues. Looking to the future, Arup offers excellent training, coaching, and options for career development, and they will have the opportunity to work alongside high-calibre engineers of many disciplines.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for candidates with vibrant technical skills combined with a practical understanding of Chemical Engineering and its applications within the Industrial sector. Candidates who are motivated and willing to learn and take on new challenges, enthusiastic about developing your skills and experiences, as well as the development of others. Our team has a passion for the Energy sector and the Hydrogen sector, in particular. In addition, we are looking for the following:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PHAST software, Hysis software, and AutoCad3D
- An appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification. – ie: Chem Eng - Master’s degree also desirable.
- Process safety background
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Clean water and waste water treatment experience.
- Have attained Prof Registration or working towards Chartership.
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Rewards and Benefits
We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
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