What is the typical salary for a Chemical Engineer in the UK?

Based on 72 current UK Chemical Engineer vacancies, salaries typically range from £40,000 to £65,000 per year, with a median of £53,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Chemical Engineer jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Chemical Engineer staff are Bristol, Wigan, Manchester, Drogheda, Staffordshire.

Chemical Engineer Jobs

Q: How many Chemical Engineer jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 289 live Chemical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 289 live Chemical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Chemical Engineer salary in the UK

£40,000 – £65,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 72 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£53,000

Median pay

Per year

289

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Chemical Engineer listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Chemical Engineers right now

Chemical Engineer in Bristol Chemical Engineer in Wigan Chemical Engineer in Manchester Chemical Engineer in Drogheda Chemical Engineer in Staffordshire

Sales Manager (Process / Chemical / Environmental Engineering)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Birmingham, West Midlands Permanent £50000 - £55000/annum + Private Medical + Enhanced Pension

10 applied

Sales Manager (Process / Chemical / Environmental Engineering. £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Enhanced Pension +...

14 days ago View Apply →

Process Engineer

Morson Edge

Glascoed Contract £44.40/hour

10 applied

A challenging opportunity has arisen at Glascoed for a Process Engineer working within a multi-disciplined team involved in the...

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Piping Mechanical Engineer (Design)

Addison Project · Direct

Daresbury, Borough of Halton Contract

10 applied

Mechanical Piping Engineer (Design. For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering...

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Civil Structural Engineer

Risktec

Stockton-on-Tees Permanent

We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory...

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R&D Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment

Stevenston, North Ayrshire Permanent £40000 - £45000/annum Training + Progression

10 applied

R&D Engineer. £40,000 - £45,000 + Flexible working / Hybrid working + Rewards Scheme + Healthcare Scheme + Bonus + Progression...

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Graduate Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Walsall, West Midlands Permanent £32000 - £36000/annum Training + Progression + Company Ben

10 applied

Graduate Project Engineer (Mechanical. £32,000 - £36,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits. Walsall. Are you a...

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Electrical Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Permanent £40000 - £60000/annum Training+Progression+Benefits

10 applied

Electrical Engineer - Chartership Route. Sheffield. £40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Training + Progression + Car or Allowance + Profit...

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EC&I Engineer

Andrews Recruitment Group Limitted

Wrotham, Kent Permanent £17 - £19/hour Plus Overtime

10 applied

EC&I Engineer. South East England. Industrial Projects | Automation | Control Systems. If you're an EC&I Engineer who enjoys...

15 days ago View Apply →

Principal C&I Engineer

Scantec

Chester Contract

Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer. Nuclear Sector | FEED Project | Leading Engineering Consultancy | Hybrid |...

15 days ago View Apply →

Electrical Design Engineer (SolidWorks / PLC)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Winsford, Cheshire Permanent £50000 - £55000/annum Employee Ownership + Tax Free Bonus

Electrical Design Engineer (Solid. Works / PLC. £50,000 - £55,000 + Employee Ownership + Tax Free Bonus + 36 Days Holiday....

15 days ago View Apply →

Multi Skilled Service Engineer

Recruitment Helpline

Shildon, County Durham Permanent £40000 - £45000/annum

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Service Engineer to join a well-established company. Job Type:...

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Engineering Manager

SF Partners

Manchester Permanent £60000 - £70000/annum DOE

10 applied

Engineering Manager. Northwest based (Travel Required) | £60,000 - £70,000 + Company Car + Excellent Benefits. A rare...

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