Chemical Engineer recruitment agency listing

Chemical Engineers work in the design and production of a wide range of products and chemicals. Chemical Engineering is a fantastic career, though entry level positions require extensive study and work experience, and recruitment in the sector is competitive.

Qualifications

Prospective Chemical Engineers will need to hold either a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, plus relevant work experience in the case of a BEng. This will allow graduates to become Chartered Chemical Engineers, and attract the benefits associate with this.

Despite Engineering degrees being the usually method of entry to the Chemical Engineering Industry, candidates may also be able to obtain an entry-level position by means of a related degree such as Chemistry or Nuclear Engineering. 

Chemical Engineering recruitment agencies

Anyone considering a career in Chemical Engineering would do well to contact one of the recruitment agencies listed on this page - all of whom cover this exciting sector. A professional recruitment agency will match candidates with the most suitable employers, and vice versa.

Salaries in the sector

Entry level positions in the field of Chemical Engineering are very well paid in comparison with other graduate roles, and once a candidate begins to progress, the pay level remains high. This is due to the variety of well-paid jobs that Science and Engineering graduates have to choose from in the UK.

Even a Graduate Chemical Engineer can expect to earn around £28,000 PA - with this figure generally rising to over £50,000 with experience. Senior Chartered Chemical Engineers can easily take home in excess of £60,000 PA.

Careers in Chemical Engineering: the sky is the limit

Once employed as a Chemical Engineer, there are a variety of ways for a candidate to develop their career. Many graduate recruiters offer training schemes, allowing candidates to gain a breadth of experience. 

While Chemical Engineering recruitment is competitive, and the entry routes into the profession are a tough test of a candidate's skills, the pay and level of job satisfaction will make this worthwhile to the right person.