Projects Process Engineer

About Us:
Holiferm is leading a major shift in the $42 billion surfactant market - moving the industry away from fossil fuel–based chemicals and towards biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. Our patented fermentation and gravity separation technology enables commercially scalable, competitively priced biosurfactants that make real sustainability possible.

And while Holiferm may not be a household name you recognise, the brands we supply certainly are - from well-known global names to fast growing, future focused innovators. As demand for sustainable ingredients accelerates, we’re scaling fast, expanding our technology, and shaping the industry from the inside out. It’s an exciting time to join us and help drive the next wave of growth.

What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting directly into the Head of Projects, you will be a proactive and technically strong Process Engineer that’s ready to be a part of the projects team. You will be supporting large capital and continuous improvement projects. This role plays a key part in delivering projects that expand the capacity of the site, reduce costs and optimize plant equipment and processes. This role will instrumental across all project stage gates, however; plant design and commissioning are critical. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance and the process engineering pilot teams to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time and in budget.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting design on large capital projects such as vessels, new systems and utilities.
• Managing and implementing process improvement projects and system modifications to enhance robustness, efficiency and safety of manufacturing operations.
• Performing technical calculations and engineering design work to support the design process throughout assigned projects.
• Supporting troubleshooting through collaboration with Operations and Maintenance teams where needed.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory HSE requirements, including PSSR, DSEAR and occupational hygiene standards.
• Providing technical expertise and leadership during incident investigations.
• Providing process engineering expertise to the multidisciplined maintenance team where needed.
• Managing contractors during the installation and implementation of plant projects.

Location

The role is primarily based at Oceans Park, Wallasey. Occasional travel to other sites may be required. Standard hours of 40 hours per week hybrid working between the hours of 08:00–18:00 Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support project work, which may include temporary shift changes or out of hours activities.

What You’re great at (Essential)

• Strong knowledge of process design and engineering principles
• Experience in managing implementation of projects and plant modifications.
• Experience of performing commissioning and testing activities for plant projects.
• Experience in carrying out technical calculations such as pipe sizing, pressure relief valve and vent sizing.
• Experience in process safety requirements including HSE guidance and British Standards.
• Exposure to project management and project management processes
• Experience managing contractors for plant projects
• Knowledge of process hardware specification (pipework, valves, pumps, instrumentation)

It’s a Bonus If You Also Have…

• Industrial experience as a Process Engineer in biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical or related sectors
• Experience with P&ID CAD software
• Understanding of control & automation hardware

Qualifications - Essential

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Chemical Engineering or industry standard equivalent from an accredited university.

How You’ll Be Rewarded

We believe great work should feel genuinely rewarding - not just in what you do every day, but in how you’re supported. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary (based on experience).
• A strong benefits package that has your back - including a 7.5% employer pension contribution, income protection, life insurance (4x Salary) and comprehensive health, dental and mental health support.
• Share options, because we want you to grow with us as we scale.
• Flexible and hybrid working to help you balance life inside and outside of work.
• Access to an electric & plug‑in hybrid car scheme and a company reward/discount platform.
• Regular team events and socials (informal, inclusive, no pressure)
• Plus, a few extra perks that make day-to-day life that little bit easier.

Not sure you tick every box? No worries.

We know job adverts can sometimes make great people doubt themselves. If this role sounds exciting and you’ve got most of what we’re after, we’d really love you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Diversity, Inclusion & Fair Opportunities

Holiferm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace.

If you need any adjustments - whether during the application process or at interview - just let us know. We want you to feel comfortable, supported and able to show us your best self.

Recruitment Timeline

·        Application deadline: 12 noon on Monday 11th May

·        Competency interviews: week commencing 18th May

·        On-site interviews: week commencing 1st June

·        Expected start date: 1st August (or thereafter)