Chemical Engineers
Code: 17-2041.00
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£125,040
Range: £79,420 - £182,880
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Chemical Engineer
Development Engineer
Engineer
Engineering Scientist
Process Control Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Engineer
Refinery Process Engineer
Research Chemical Engineer
Scientist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
- Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
- Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
design
Math and Science
chemistry
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
Ideas and Logic
group things in different ways
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Engineers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Chemical Engineers is £125,040. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £79,420, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £182,880 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Chemical Engineers typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Chemical Engineers include: Minitab, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systemes CATIA. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£79,420
Median Annual (Average):
£125,040
90th Percentile (Senior):
£182,880
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