Operating across hazardous, highly regulated environments, Engenda Group has extensive experience supporting chemical manufacturing facilities, including Top Tier COMAH sites. Our in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks and safety-critical operations allows us to consistently deliver high-quality engineering services with an excellent safety record.
Our team includes a strong legacy of industry expertise, including ICI heritage, enabling us to support complex process environments with confidence and technical rigour.
We support a broad range of chemical processes and products, including:
Silicones, ethylene, PVC, chlorine, hydrogen, caustic soda, chlorine derivatives, brine, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, acetic acid, acetic anhydride, oleochemicals, construction chemicals and many more.
Services provided to the wider chemical and process industry include:
There are also a number of specialist services we offer for the chemical industry:
The chemical industry remains one of the largest and most influential global manufacturing sectors, underpinning nearly every industrial value chain.
The sector plays a fundamental role in modern society, with an estimated 96% of manufactured goods dependent on chemical processes or products at some stage of production [businesstats.com]
UK Market Context
The UK chemical sector remains a key contributor to the national economy:
However, the industry is currently facing significant pressure from:
Recent data indicates continued market volatility and constrained growth, with output expected to remain under pressure in the short term. [cia.org.uk]
Industry Trends and Transformation
The chemical sector is undergoing a period of structural change, driven by:
The petrochemicals segment remains a major driver within the sector with the global petrochemical market valued at ~$726 billion in 2025, with continued growth driven by demand for plastics, polymers and synthetic materials.
At the same time, rising regulatory and environmental pressures are accelerating the transition towards circular economy models and low-carbon chemical production.
The chemical industry is central to innovation and supports many of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling advancements in:
Products such as denatonium (Bitrex), widely used in household cleaning products, highlight the sector’s vital role in safety, public health and everyday life.
EPC Project for an Acetic Acid Storage Facility on a chemical complex
Complete design capability across Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Piping and Chemical Process
From bespoke design and feasibility studies through to full EPC and EPCM project execution
Integrated Maintenance, Construction, M&E Installation, Shutdowns, Outages and Column Turnarounds
Design, fabrication and installation services for pipework, tanks, vessels and steel structures
Technical recruitment solutions for temporary or permanent hire that utilise the internal group expertise.
Outstanding delivery by the Solenis team, completing critical works safely, on time, and demonstrating exceptional safety leadership.
12 Years. One Standard. Countless Right Decisions.
Engenda successfully achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations