Lead Principal Process Engineer - Mission-Critical Infra

Black & White Engineering Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mission‑critical facilities. You will influence technical standards, mentor engineers and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams on international projects.

You will balance hands‑on engineering with strategic leadership, ensuring robust process design, risk management and operational performance while working closely with

Qualifications

• Strong process engineering experience across complex industrial, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceutical, water, manufacturing or mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to lead process engineering design activities and provide technical assurance on multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to influence design decisions, set technical direction and ensure high standards of quality, reliability and performance.
• Experience engaging with clients, contractors and stakeholders to provide confident technical guidance and leadership.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to influence multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of process engineering solutions across complex engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical oversight, assurance and review of process engineering designs, calculations, specifications and reports.
• Act as a key technical advisor to project teams, clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and digital engineering disciplines for integrated delivery.
• Identify risks, challenges and opportunities for optimisation, delivering practical and commercially effective solutions.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, design methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor engineers within the team and contribute to knowledge sharing across the business.
• Demonstrate strong process engineering experience in mission-critical environments and lead design activities with technical assurance.
• Guide clients and stakeholders with confident technical leadership and decision-making.
• Drive risk management and robust process design principles for operational performance.

Skills

Process engineering

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client engagement

Mentoring engineers

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Black & White Engineering Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex mission‑critical facilities. You will influence technical standards, mentor engineers and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams on international projects.

You will balance hands‑on engineering with strategic leadership, ensuring robust process design, risk management and operational performance while working closely with