Chemistry is why molecules behave how they do, whereas Chemical engineering is how we can use these compounds to makes some money. Chemical engineers earn a lot more, their degree has maths, learning of separation techniques, lab works. Chemical engineers tend to work in multidisciplinary teams so require team working and leadership skills. But if your gonna do Chemical Engineering MEng is very important to get into industry!
Chemical engineers need manage resources, get to design chemical plants and impact the world stretching from foods, pharmaceuticals, energy and water
Chemical engineering is the 2nd highest paid job after graduation behind dentistry, people who do chemistry tend to end up in finance and some are lucky to get into chemistry fields but its low paid compared to chemical engineers.