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
EC&I Engineer
£48 - 53 per hour
West Yorkshire
Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer West Yorkshire £47.50 - £52.50 p/h DOE (outside IR35) 3-6 Month Contract Instrumentation / Siemens TIA Portal / Allen Bradley / Design I am currently recruiting for a skilled EC&I Engineer to be based in West Yorkshire on a 3–6-month contract with a key client who require an immediate starter. As an EC&I Engineer, you will require to conduct the following duties: Control panel design for complex automated systems Producing P&IDs, functional specifications, HDS/SDS documentation Full PLC and control systems specification Working mainly with Siemens TIA Portaland Allen Bradley Supporting multi-skilled engineers through commissioning The successful EC&I Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Strong background in EC&I designs Knowledge of fans, valves, valve sets, sensors, and instrumentation Previous experience with automated machinery in a regulated environment Ability to produce high-quality design documentation Strong teamwork skills and ability to hit the ground running Benefits of this position Flexible working hours with overtime available Outside IR35 Immediate start I am looking to speak to talented EC&I Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth (07892789342), Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment. 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 - 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 DESIGN ENGINEER
£40 - 45 per hour
Lancashire
** Project Design Engineer ** Manchester Liverpool Warrington Leigh Chester 6-12 month contract £40.00p/h - £45.00p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Food / Beverage / Manufacturing My client is a project-based engineering company that supply capital equipment across manufacturing industries. They require an experienced Project Engineer to drive projects within the business on contract basis for an initial 6-month contract. For the position of Project Design Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Ability to drive and take control of projects See projects through their full life cycle from design through to commission and install Design of process equipment including platforms walkways & gantries as well as pipework and plant layouts Conduct design reviews whilst checking and reviewing designs successfully Occasional site visits where you will be measuring up The successful Project Design Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Ability to work on multiple projects at any one time In depth Food Industry projects & Solidworks deisgn experience A strong communicator, organised, flexible mindset, strive for excellence Commutable to Greater Manchester The benefits of this position: A highly reputable project-based business Minimum 6–12-month contract with potential for longer Outside IR35 – Limited company suitable I am looking to speak to talented contract Project Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and challenging technical position for a 6 -12-month contract. For more information on this please contact Dom Firth, Recruitment Consultant, at ATA Recruitment. 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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Structural Engineer
£43 - 45 per hour
West Yorkshire
Structural Engineer West Yorkshire (hybrid / fully remote working) Initial 9-month contract £42.50 - 45.00p/h DOE (outside IR35) STAAD Pro / ProSteel I am working with my client based in West Yorkshire who require a Structural Engineer to support a critical phase of project delivery. They have an initial requirement of a contractor for a 9-month period with workload spanning further. For the position of Structural Engineer, you will be required to conduct the following duties: • Analyse steel structures including stacks, pipe bridges, and supporting platforms • Develop connection designs to Eurocode 3 and ISO 1990–1999 standards • Use STAAD Pro and ProSteel for analysis and modelling • Produce hand calcs and contribute to technical reports • Coordinate with the design team and stress engineers to resolve issues • Support FEA analysis and concept modelling where required The successful Structural Engineer will need to have the following attributes: • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) • Proficient in STAAD Pro and ProSteel – essential • Familiar with Eurocodes, especially EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) • Confident with hand calculations and technical coordination • Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines – shutdown experience The benefits of this position: • Outside IR35 • Immediate start • Long hours and overtime potential available 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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Site Manager
£450 - 500 per day
Derby
Site Manager’s required – Midlands £450 - £500 Per day (Outside IR35) • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or SSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certifications are required. • CSCS Card (Manager level – anything above standard construction worker will suffice) Or CSCS Black Card • Strong background in site management, preferably with a focus on mechanical and electrical installation • Strong Automation Background Day to day operational management of site Oversee hands on technical staff and contractors. Authorise RAMS - Risk assessments / method statements / toolbox talks Issuing work permits and working with third party equipment suppliers to negotiate and agree external services Plan and organise work and to ensure materials are delivered on time for work to be carried out Ensure Health & Safety on the site 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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