Senior Engineer - Pyrometallurgy

Our client, a leading global engineering consultancy within the minerals processing sector are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Pyrometallurgy to join a high-performing team delivering innovative process engineering solutions across complex, large-scale projects. This role offers exposure to global projects, advanced furnace technologies, and cutting-edge process optimisation within a consulting engineering environment.

• Provide specialist pyrometallurgical process engineering input across multiple projects.
• Develop and review:
  • Process Design Basis and Design Criteria
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Process, Operation and Control (POC) philosophies
• Conduct phase chemistry analysis, including slag and metal behaviour.
• Support furnace design, operation, start-up, and idling strategies.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including:
  • Engineers
  • Designers
  • Project Managers
• Contribute to project execution, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure technical outputs meet quality, safety, and client standards.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Review and ensure the quality of technical work across the team.
• Contribute to building internal capability within the pyrometallurgy discipline.

• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to clients.
• Engage with stakeholders across global project environments.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Contribute to technical papers and publications where applicable.

• Promote and adhere to a strong safety culture in both office and site environments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering and operational standards.

• BSc Engineering in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering
• 8 - 15 years' experience in pyrometallurgy
• Plant operations and/or consulting engineering
• Exposure to furnace operations and design highly advantageous

• Pyrometallurgical processes
• Slag and metal chemistry
• Experience with process modelling tools advantageous