Salary guide
Chemical Engineer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The UK chemical industry is worth over £50 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Process Engineer
- Production Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop processes for manufacturing chemicals, fuels, and materials
- Oversee plant operations and troubleshoot issues
- Conduct research and scale up laboratory processes
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in chemical engineering (IChemE-accredited)
- Experience in industry
- Advanced maths and chemistry knowledge
- Project management skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Director
- R&D Specialist
How to get the job
- Study maths and science (especially chemistry)
- Complete an IChemE-accredited degree in chemical engineering
- Apply for graduate schemes or entry-level roles in industry
- Work towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IChemE
- Continue professional development and specialise as desired
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