Production Chemistry Team Lead
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Around £75,000, depending on experience

Company Overview

Our client is a specialist consultancy with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1978. The company delivers high-impact solutions to major global players in the oil and gas sector. Core expertise includes Produced Water Treatment, Injection and Production Chemistry, as well as Engineering Design and Asset Integrity Management services. With a reputation built on technical depth and client-focused delivery, the client continues to shape the industry through innovation and integrity.

Role Overview

The client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Chemistry Team Lead to join their team and play a key role in the strategic growth of their production chemistry function. As part of the second-tier management team, the successful candidate will lead projects, mentor technical staff, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle diverse technical challenges while advancing leadership capabilities in a supportive and progressive environment.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Senior Production Chemist or Team Leader role
• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with substantial oil and gas industry exposure
• Strong understanding of physical and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, and lab safety practices (e.g., COSHH, MSDS, IATA)
• Proven project and team management experience
• High ethical standards and commitment to integrity

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
• Recognised Project Management qualification
• Previous oil industry consultancy experience

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive the following benefits after completion of a probationary period:

• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Interested in this opportunity?
If you’re driven by technical excellence and ready to lead a high-performing team, please submit your CV to express your interest.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Allen