Chemical Engineer

Korn Ferry is partnering with Less Common Metals, a growing engineering business based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

Operating in a specialist area of the metals market, Less Common Metals are an essential partner to organisations in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, alongside other industries where performance and precision matter.

Less Common Metals is in an exciting phase of growth, expanding into new markets and investing in their people and capabilities. This is a chance to join a forward thinking organisation in a niche, future focused sector—where your contribution is visible, your development is supported, and there’s real opportunity to grow alongside the business.

Joining a fast-paced team as a Chemical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the development of a new and innovative process, while also supporting wider chemical engineering activities across the business, both in the UK and internationally.

There is support with relocation within the UK, for the right candidate.

How you’ll add value:

• Develop new and innovative chemical processes, in partnership with other teams.
• Act as the Chemical Engineer designate for projects.
• Support a range of chemical engineering activities across the business, gaining exposure to the technicalities of all operational areas.
• Contribute to process design, optimisation, safety assessments, and technical problem solving.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, safety, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, compliance, and engineering best practice.
• Travel to LCM’s Italian site on a regular basis (c4 days each month) to oversee projects and processes.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree (or Equivalent) Chemical Engineering.
• Demonstrable commercial experience gained within a chemical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Process Design and Process Safety.
• Comfortable collaborating with multi disciplinary teams
• Computer literate with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Willingness and eligibility to travel overseas (EU) on a regular basis – 1-2 weeks per month.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Generous Pension,
• Dental and medical insurance
• Holiday allowance
• Long service bonus
• Support with industry recognised qualifications

Relocation support – within UK only

Work Location: In person