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
Construction Manager (UAE)
£500 - 550 per day
United Arab Emirates
Construction Manager UAE (Middle East) 12–18 month contract (likelihood of extension) £500 p/d - £550 p/d + expenses (Outside IR35) Bulk Materials Handling / Process Plant / Construction management Our client is a UK-based engineering contractor delivering a major aggregates processing plant in the UAE. They require an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery across civils, steel structures, conveyors and process plant installation. Key Responsibilities: • Manage daily site activities across mechanical, electrical, structural and civil works • Oversee installation of conveyors, crushers, screens and steel structures • Ensure full compliance with CDM, HSE and Zero Harm standards • Review and manage RAMS, Lift Plans and subcontractor scopes • Control site permits, site logistics and delivery sequencing • Lead toolbox talks, progress meetings and site reporting • Resolve safety, quality and programme issues Requirements: • 5–10 years’ experience in heavy engineering or industrial construction • Strong background in conveyors, steelwork or bulk materials handling • Experience on aggregates, mining or process plant projects • Confident managing RAMS, Lift Plans and engineering drawings • Able to work on a resident or rotational basis in the UAE Qualifications: • HNC/HND in Engineering • SMSTS • CSCS Black • First Aid Desirable: IOSH / NEBOSH, commissioning, AutoCAD, ATEX / DSEAR, ISO 9001 & 14001 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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EC&I Engineer
£43 - 48 per hour
West Yorkshire
Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer West Yorkshire £42.50 - £47.50 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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