Expert Engineering Recruiter for the Process Engineering Industry
At ATA Recruitment, we are proud to be a specialist engineering recruiter for the UK's process engineering sector. With nearly two decades of dedicated experience, we’ve built a robust recruitment framework tailored to meet the needs of highly regulated, process-driven industries.
We work extensively with systems integrators and equipment manufacturers across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, chemicals, brewing, and environmental sectors. From sourcing engineers for greenfield facility projects to supporting equipment upgrades and automation, we have the talent networks and sector expertise to deliver.
Deep Sector Understanding
The process engineering industry is known for its technical complexity and critical compliance standards. Whether you're designing a wastewater treatment plant or installing cleanroom systems in a pharmaceutical facility, you need professionals who understand the nuances of your operations.
We don’t just match CVs to job specs, we provide informed recruitment support grounded in an understanding of sector-specific challenges.
Why choose ATA?
We work closely with clients to deeply understand your process, technology, and project needs. Our recruitment specialists ask the right technical questions to identify qualified candidates quickly and accurately. This allows us to build customised screening frameworks that assess skill, sector experience, and compliance knowledge.
We are known for finding ‘unfindable’ candidates for complex process design roles. Whether you need a contract engineer for a six-month controls project or a permanent hire to lead a multi-million-pound facility upgrade, we deliver quickly, thoroughly, and with total transparency.
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Latest Jobs In Process Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Materials
£50000 - 55000 per year Bonus
Rugby
Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Materials Rugby, Warwickshire Salary: £50,000 + 10% Bonus 25 Days + Bank Holidays The Company: Our client is a global manufacturer specialising in advanced engineered materials used in high-performance and highly regulated industries. Their products are designed to operate in extreme environments, including high temperature, vacuum, and electrically sensitive applications. With a long-standing history and a strong global presence, the business has maintained a significant UK manufacturing footprint, offering a stable and secure working environment. They are currently investing in their Rugby site, including the relocation of manufacturing processes from Europe to support future growth. The company prides itself on developing its people, with clear progression opportunities and a strong track record of promoting from within. The Role: This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering role, supporting both day-to-day production and longer-term strategic projects. You will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, resolving technical issues on the shopfloor, and supporting the transfer of production into the UK. In addition, you will work closely with commercial teams to assess the feasibility and profitability of new projects before they are brought into production. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining technical problem solving, process improvement, and commercial input. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Supporting production teams with technical issues affecting quality and output Carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, yield, and consistency Supporting the transfer of manufacturing processes from overseas into the UK Creating and maintaining: Routings SOPs and work instructions Engineering documentation and BOMs Assessing new project opportunities: Manufacturing feasibility Cost and profitability Capacity and resource planning Liaising with shopfloor, quality, and commercial teams Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role Engineering qualification (HNC or above) Strong hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes Experience working closely with production teams Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally Desirable: Experience with ceramics, advanced materials, or similar Knowledge of brazing, metallising, or batch manufacturing Lean / continuous improvement experience Exposure to manufacturing transfers or NPI The Benefits: Salary up to £50,000 + 10% bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Annual salary reviews Strong job security within a well-established business Clear progression path towards Engineering Manager Opportunity to be involved in major site investment and growth projects Flexible working (primarily site-based with some flexibility) How to Apply: If you are a Manufacturing Engineer looking for a role with real impact and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 0116 218 1644 for more information. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Project Manager
£60000 - 80000 per year - Salary up to £80,000 - Performance-related bonus - 23 days holiday + bank holidays - Pension schem
Slough
Project Manager Slough, Berkshire £60,000 - £80,000 Performance-related bonus 23 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme Ref: PMS 001 ATA Recruitment are representing a leading engineering service provider operating across the UK and delivering complex, high‑value projects within the food, beverage, and process manufacturing sectors. This organisation specialises in the design, and installation of process systems, pipework, tanks, and turnkey engineering solutions for globally recognised manufacturing brands. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety, and project delivery, they continue to grow through long‑term client partnerships and repeat business. As part of this growth, they are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major installation project based at a large manufacturing site in Slough. The Role The appointed Project Manager will take full responsibility for managing a new installation project, including tanks, mixtures, and associated process equipment. This is a senior, client‑facing Project Manager position with ownership of projects valued at up to £3 million. The Project Manager will be involved from initial pricing and planning through to installation, commissioning, and final handover, playing a pivotal role in successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities As Project Manager, your duties will include: Managing the full project lifecycle from tender, pricing, and scope definition through to completion Pricing jobs and preparing accurate cost estimates, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors Leading equipment selection to ensure systems meet process, hygiene, and operational requirements Acting as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships and managing expectations Coordinating closely with the Project Engineer, CAD designers, and technical teams to ensure designs are buildable and compliant Overseeing on‑site installation works, managing fitters, welders, riggers, and subcontractors Monitoring project programme, cost, quality, and risk, implementing corrective actions where required Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety legislation and site standards Managing variations, change control, and commercial discussions throughout the project Reporting progress, forecasts, and performance to senior stakeholders This role requires a hands‑on Project Manager who is comfortable operating both in the office and on site. About You To be successful as Project Manager, you will have: Proven experience working as a Project Manager within engineering, process, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments A strong track record delivering capital projects valued up to £3 million Solid understanding of process installations, pipework systems, tanks, and hygienic engineering Engineering qualification or technical background The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, fabrication, and site delivery Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities A strong health & safety mindset within site‑based environments Desirable: Project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) SMSTS or CSCS certification What’s On Offer Salary up to £80,000 Performance-related bonus 23 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme Opportunity to lead a high‑profile, technically complex project for a market‑leading engineering provider ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. Contact: Bhav Patel Recruitment Consultant 07704543752 Bhavesh.patel@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
£60000 - 80000 per year Perks
Chesterfield
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Chesterfield Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays The Company: Our client is an EPC business specialising in the design and manufacturing of products used within the aluminium processing industry, they design a range of catalogue products and machines as well as offering a turnkey solution for large factory installations, these products are often used within the recycling and manufacturing industries. They currently employ 90 members of staff within the UK and have experienced a turnover of over £30 million in the last year and have been established for more than 40 years in the UK. This role has been created to support the delivery of a major new project, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of large-scale engineering packages within a globally recognised business. The Role: This is a senior, hands-on leadership position where you will take full ownership of mechanical design across a major project. You will be responsible for leading the design, verification, and delivery of heavy fabricated structures and integrated plant machinery, while coordinating a wide network of contractors and engineering specialists. Working closely with internal teams and global suppliers, you will act as the key engineering point of contact, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Own the mechanical design of heavy fabricated structures, including: Frames, skids, platforms, and lifting equipment Produce and review 3D models and detailed engineering drawings (Autodesk Inventor) Carry out engineering calculations and design verification, including: FEA, fatigue, buckling, load and weld calculations Ensure compliance with relevant BS/EN, ISO, CE/UKCA standards Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers and contractors Coordinate and manage external engineering resource (3–20 contractors across disciplines) Act as the main engineering point of contact for project delivery Liaise with global suppliers, fabrication partners, and site teams Support live projects, including resolving on-site engineering issues Oversee documentation, cost tracking, and engineering work packages About You: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering Extensive experience in mechanical design within heavy industry or plant machinery Strong background in fabricated structures (platforms, walkways, steelwork) Proven experience in plant machinery integration Confident carrying out engineering calculations and FEA Previous experience leading engineers or managing technical teams Able to work independently and take full ownership of projects from day one The Benefits: Total package of up to £80,000 PA 25 days holiday + bank holidays 4 days in the office, with a half day Friday working from home Opportunity to lead high-value, global engineering projects Work within a niche, market-leading business backed by a global parent company High level of autonomy and responsibility How to Apply: If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step into a lead role, or an existing Lead Engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 0116 218 1644 for more information. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Project Engineer
£350 - 450 per day
Exeter
Project Engineer – Hydraulics (Aerospace or Petro-Chemical Industries) Based in Exeter – 9 Month Contract £400 - £450 per day – 3 days a week – Ltd Company – Outside IR35 This growing engineering organisation delivers complete project solutions across a range of technical disciplines. It offers full lifecycle support, from design and development through to installation and commissioning across multiple industries. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major aerospace project during an exciting period of growth. The project The current project involves the development of a mobile test rig for a leading aerospace client, designed to enable precise and reliable testing. The system features two integrated units, with a hydraulic press handling the controlled transfer of fluid into the product. Engineered for mobility, the rig can be easily moved using wheels or a forklift, providing flexibility on-site. Key components include four electric motors, two storage tanks, manifolds, pressure transducers, and advanced instrumentation to ensure accurate performance and monitoring. This role of a Project Engineer will include the following: Act as the technical point of contact, overseeing the project as it progresses from its current phase through to build and delivery. Lead regular client meetings, address technical queries, and ensure all components meet required ATEX certification standards. Coordinate with key stakeholders, manage project timelines, and track progress using Gantt charts. Take responsibility for producing and compiling all technical documentation, including P&IDs, sequences of operation, FDS/URS, calculations, and design specifications. Ensure all quality, regulatory, and compliance documentation is completed, including ATEX approvals, QMS requirements, and associated regulatory submissions. Lead the technical aspects project from cradle to grave and resolve any issues as they arise The Project Engineer must possess the following skills & experience: Previous lifecycle project engineering experience within a highly regulated fluid process environment such as Aerospace or Petrochemical. Familiarity of working with Hydraulic systems Understanding of the regulatory paperwork that is required within the Aerospace sector A strong ability to plan and organise Excellent attention to detail Good communication skills The benefits of this position: Large established business Long Contracts Impressive client base Getting involved in projects from cradle to grave To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk I can also be contacted directly on 07827295376. I look forward to hearing from you! ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this particular role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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