Technical Authority Project Manager

Our top client is looking for a Technical Authority Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Chesterfield.

The Technical Authority (TA) - Process Engineering is responsible for the technical integrity, safety, and performance of the process design and installed scope for an Alusalt chemical process plant. The role provides authoritative process engineering leadership across all delivery phases, from concept and FEED through detailed design, installation, commissioning, and handover to the client. The TA represents us as the technology, equipment and plant supplier, ensuring that all process engineering outputs meet contractual requirements, applicable regulations, recognised industry standards, and our internal engineering governance.

Key Accountabilities (Ordered by Delivery Process) 1. Internal Process Governance & Design Foundation

• Establish, own, and maintain Process Design Basis, design philosophies, and engineering standards.
• Define operating envelopes, design limits, and key technical assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering governance and assurance processes.

2. Process Safety & Regulatory Design Compliance

• Lead or provide authority oversight for HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and related process safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, environmental permitting, and COMAH/Seveso requirements where applicable.
• Embed inherent safety principles in process design and layout.

3. Supplier Technical Authority for Design Delivery

• Act as a final technical authority for all process engineering decisions within scope.
• Approve PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, equipment sizing, and process datasheets.
• Approve deviations, concessions, and value engineering proposals impacting safety or performance.

4. Client & EPC Technical Interface

• Provide a single authoritative technical interface with client and EPC engineering teams.
• Support formal design reviews, clarifications, and technical responses.
• Protect approved design intent throughout project execution.

5. Installation, Construction & Site Technical Support

• Provide process technical authority during procurement, fabrication, installation, and construction.
• Review and approve technical queries, NCRs, and red lined changes.
• Ensure site changes remain within approved process and safety limits.

6. Commissioning, Performance Verification & Handover

• Approve commissioning philosophies, startup envelopes, and operating procedures.
• Support performance testing and demonstration of contractual guarantees.
• Ensure delivery of complete and accurate process documentation for handover.

B. Person Specification Education & Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline (essential).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or demonstrable progress toward chartership (highly desirable) and project management (Highly desirable).
• Formal training in process safety methodologies (HAZOP leader or equivalent desirable).

Benefits

• Friday work from home
• Competitive package

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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