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
Project Engineer
£45 - 50 per hour
Greater Manchester
Project Engineer £45.00p/h – £50.00p/h (Outside IR35 – Ltd Co.) Initial 6-month contract – High likelihood of extension Liverpool Manchester Wigan St Helens Warrington Process / Mechanical / SolidWorks / AutoCAD I am currently working with a key client who are specialists in the design, installation, and management of engineering projects across manufacturing. Due to an increasing workload, they are looking for a Project Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. For the position of Project Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Producing/modifying technical drawings using SolidWorks / AutoCAD Conducting site surveys and creating technical scopes Overseeing layout and design of steel platforms, pipework, conveyors and associated food process equipment Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal employees Coordinating manpower and ensuring all RAMS, safety standards, and documentation are in place The successful Project Engineer will need to have the following attributes: HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering In-depth experience in the food processing or manufacturing sector Strong understanding of fabrication and mechanical installation processes Proven experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and detailing Full lifecycle project delivery experience, from survey to sign-off The benefits of this position: Work with a highly regarded project engineering firm Long term contract opportunity Outside IR35 contract 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 / 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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Electrical Site / Project Manager
£500 - 550 per day
Kent
Electrical Project / Site Manager Gillingham Maidstone Rochester Dartford Tonbridge Initial 2-month contract £500p/d - £550p/d DOE Oil & Gas / Electrical / Site Project Management I am working with my client based in Kent, who require an Electrical Project / Site Manager for a key project. They require support during a critical snagging and rewire phase; and are now seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their team and oversee the completion of works to full oil & gas specifications. For the position of Electrical Project / Site Manager, you will be required to conduct the following duties: • Oversee day-to-day site-based activities relating to electrical rewire and snagging • Monitor subcontractors on site (rewiring HVAC systems, repositioning equipment) • Ensure all works comply with oil & gas project specifications • Support QA and coordinate with the quality engineer • Manage internal and external communications with clients and stakeholders • Assess site teams and ensure timely materials and equipment readiness The successful Electrical Project / Site Manager will need to have the following attributes: • Electrally qualified – ideally with HNC or equivalent • Strong experience within oil & gas • Solid understanding of electrical systems, HVAC and rewire work • Comfortable managing subcontractors and resolving site-based issues • Hands-on, proactive and confident communicator • Familiarity with ICSS, UPS, HV/LV switchgear room requirements • Site safety certification essential The benefits of this position: • Outside IR35 (Ltd company engagement) • Immediate start (14th July) with expected 2+ month duration 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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“ATA Recruitment have been providing us with support in recruitment for some years and have been embedded in our business. They are always extremely positive and proactive and assist us with providing solutions. They come into our office monthly and meet with our hiring managers which is engaging and helps them to understand our business and build relationships”
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