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 306 live Chemical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 306 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

306

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

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Mechanical Project Engineer

Samuel Frank

CH5, Garden City, County of Flintshire Permanent £46000 - £52500/annum + bonus + overtime + bupa + 28 days

10 applied

Mechanical Project Engineer – Deeside / North West – Capital Projects – £46-50k + overtime + 10% Pension + Quarterly Bonus...

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Electrical Project Engineer

Samuel Frank

CH5, Garden City, County of Flintshire Permanent £46000 - £52000/annum + bonus + overtime + bupa + 28 days

10 applied

Electrical Project Engineer – Deeside / North West – Capital Projects – £46-50k + overtime + 10% Pension + Quarterly Bonus...

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PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank

S9, Meadowhall, Sheffield Permanent £50000 - £65000/annum

10 applied

PLC Software Engineer – South Yorkshire / Sheffield – PLCs / Process Control / System Integration – £50-65k. Samuel Frank...

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Control Systems Engineer

Samuel Frank

WA7, Preston on the Hill, Borough of Halton Permanent £50000 - £65000/annum

10 applied

Controls Systems Engineer – Runcorn / Cheshire – PLC Software / SCADA / Process Automation – £50-65k. Samuel Frank is...

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Principal Engineer

Anderson Wright Consulting

Congleton Permanent £50000 - £70000/annum Excellent Benefits

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – CONGLETON – £50,000 - £70,000 DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE. We are working with a globally leading...

3 days ago View Apply →

Regulatory & Technical Compliance Engineer

Jarmy Recruitment

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Permanent £30000 - £37000/annum Healthcare, Pension

Regulatory & Technical Compliance Engineer. Milton Keynes | £30,000 - £37,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits. Are you looking for an...

5 days ago View Apply →

Process Safety Engineer

Orion Group

Plymouth Permanent

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards...

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Engineering Supervisor

Smart4Sciences

Corwen, Denbighshire Permanent £50000 - £55000/annum

Engineering Supervisor - Corwen, Wales. Are you a Maintenance, Process or Chemical Engineer looking for a new challenge? Are you...

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Maintenance Engineer (PLC Training)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Holywell, Flintshire Permanent £42000 - £45000/annum Overtime OTE 60K + Training on Elect

Maintenance Engineer (PLC Training. £42,000 - £45,000 + Overtime OTE 60K + Training on Electrical + Funded Qualifications....

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Welding Field Engineer

Rullion Managed Services

Bridgwater, Somerset Temporary £350 - £475/day Inside IR35 (Umbrella / PAYE)

Job Title: Welding Field Engineer - Surveillance. Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset. Position: Contract. Duration: Ongoing...

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C&I Engineer

Addison Project · Direct

Daresbury, Borough of Halton Contract

10 applied

ADDISON PROJECT PLC – C&I Engineer, Daresbury office. For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative,...

5 days ago View Apply →

Mechanical Installations Engineer

New Appointments Group

Sittingbourne, Kent Permanent

Mechanical Installations Engineer. Location: Sittingbourne. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. We are recruiting for a...

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