Senior Process Engineer - Cement

Senior Process Engineer - Cement

£Very Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (commutable from Sheffield, Macclesfield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington)

Are you a cement process optimisation expert ready to lead innovation, boost efficiency, and support decarbonisation at one of the UK's most technically advanced cement plants?

We're hiring a Senior Process Engineer for a nationally significant cement facility located near Buxton, Derbyshire. The site features a state-of-the-art pre-calciner kiln, automated sampling, and advanced digital control system. This is a strategic role with strong progression potential and a chance to drive performance and sustainability at scale.

The Role: You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and quality teams to:

• Optimise kiln and clinker performance, reduce heat and power consumption
  
  
• Lead initiatives to boost alternative fuel substitution (e.g. SRF, MBM)
  
  
• Support decarbonisation and emissions targets in line with net-zero goals
  
  
• Contribute to a multi-year CAPEX and plant debottlenecking programme
  
  
• Use real-time data from DCS, PI systems, and PXP (FLS expert systems) to analyse plant performance
  
  
• Prepare for the integration of AI-driven predictive control technologies
  
  
• Engage in technical audits and cross-site knowledge sharing
  
  
• Play a key role in future projects like carbon capture, calcined clays, and low-clinker cement innovation
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Degree-qualified in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
  
  
• Minimum 5 years of cement process experience in a continuous, high-output environment
  
  
• Skilled in kiln operations, clinker quality management, and process data analytics
  
  
• Familiar with emissions targets, sustainability metrics, and energy efficiency initiatives
  
  
• Hands-on experience with DCS/PI/PXP platforms; SCADA or model predictive control is a plus
  
  
• Strong ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
  
  
• Collaborative approach with leadership potential
  
  Salary & Benefits:
  
  
• £Very Competitive salary depending on experience
  
  
• Annual bonus and private healthcare
  
  
• Pension scheme
  
  
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship may be considered
  
  
• Full support for IChemE chartership
  
  This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the technical performance of a key UK cement plant and contribute to the industry's net-zero journey.
  
  Apply now quoting #(phone number removed) to learn more about how your cement process expertise could drive innovation and operational excellence