Graduate Chemical Engineer

Company
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Ireland
Salary
£33,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Job Description

Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with a leading global, multidisciplined engineering and construction company to recruit a Graduate Chemical Engineer. This contractor provides a wide range of construction services across infrastructure sectors, including rail, water, power, and natural resources.

Your new role

  • Assist in the design of hydraulic and chemical dosing systems
  • Support process optimisation for water and wastewater treatment
  • Contribute to technical documentation and procurement activities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery
  • Participate in site visits and commissioning

Technical Exposure

  • Flow dynamics, pumping systems, and chemical processes
  • Wastewater treatment and sludge handling
  • Process instrumentation and control
  • Industry standards and environmental compliance

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering (or nearing completion)
  • Strong numerical and scientific ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD/Revit is a plus
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chemical Engineering graduate to begin a career focused on sustainability and innovation in water treatment. The role offers exposure to process design, chemical dosing systems, and treatment technologies, with full support towards professional development and chartership.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 27 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (with additional days awarded based on length of service)
  • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
  • Above market rate contributory pension scheme
  • Generous private healthcare allowance
  • Other employee benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Location
Ireland
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£33,000 - £36,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
5th August 2025
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