
Process Engineer
Design & Build – Breweries, Distilleries & Beverage Production
I am recruiting a Process Engineer for a specialist engineering consultancy that designs, engineers and delivers complete brewery, distillery and beverage manufacturing facilities across the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that supports clients from concept through to commissioning, working on state-of-the-art production sites and process equipment.
You’ll be involved in developing process designs, producing PFDs and P&IDs, performing mass and energy balances, selecting equipment, and supporting installation and commissioning activities.
Typical equipment and process areas include:
Fermentation vessels
Brewhouses / mash tuns / lauter tuns
Distillation columns
Mixing and blending systems
CIP systems
Filtration and separation equipment
Packaging lines and utilities
Key responsibilities:
Process design from concept through detailed design
Producing process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets)
Equipment specification and vendor liaison
Supporting HAZOPs and design reviews
Providing commissioning and start-up support on client sites
Working closely with mechanical, electrical and automation teams
Ideal candidate:
Degree-qualified Process/Chemical Engineer (or similar)
Experience in breweries, distilleries, beverage manufacturing, dairy or food & drink process environments
Familiar with hygienic process design and relevant industry standards
Strong understanding of fermentation, distillation or liquid processing
Experience with project engineering and/or commissioning is highly desirable
Passion for the beverage industry and modern production technology
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their technical and project skills while contributing to major design-and-build projects in a booming industry. The company offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile client sites.