Lead Process Engineer

MORGAN SINDALL GROUP PLC; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Process Engineer to join their innovative team in Barnard Castle. This full-time role involves leading complex projects for a major pharmaceutical client, from concept to commissioning. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, mentor junior engineers, and engage directly with clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact critical health sector infrastructure while enjoying a supportive work environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology Engineering required.
• Chartered membership with IChemE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design from concept through to commissioning.
• Develop scopes, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications.
• Support and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Process Engineering

GMP and non-GMP Process Systems

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Engineering Documentation

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Membership with IChemE

Job description

Ref 77715 Vacancy title Lead Process Engineer Function(s) Engineering Contract type Full time contractor / consultant Region North East England Location(s) Barnard Castle Description
At BakerHicks, we are a prominent engineering consultancy providing innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and impactful services to our clients.

With continued growth in our pharmaceutical project portfolio, this Lead Process Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative, site-based team in Barnard Castle. You will lead the delivery of varied and complex projects for a major blue-chip pharmaceutical client, taking responsibility from concept through to commissioning.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role offers the chance to shape innovative process engineering solutions and contribute to a broad range of projects, including studies, upgrades, and new production facilities. You'll also mentor junior engineers and engage directly with client stakeholders to ensure best-in-class delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design from concept through to commissioning
• Develop scopes, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, heat & mass balances, and specifications
• Perform calculations including pressure drop, pump sizing, and line sizing
• Review vendor information and liaise with suppliers
• Support and supervise junior engineers
• Take part in and contribute to HAZOPs and other risk assessments
• Engage in technical discussions and represent BakerHicks professionally on-site
• Participate in commissioning and provide construction support
• Oversee packages, equipment, and manage timelines and deliverables

About You

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology Engineering
• Chartered membership with IChemE (desirable)

Experience & Skill

• Significant experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical sector
• Demonstrable experience working within design consultancies or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Deep understanding of GMP and non-GMP process systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and oversee junior team members
• Skilled in developing engineering documentation and design deliverables

Why this Opportunity?

• Work directly on-site for a major global pharmaceutical client
• Contribute to critical health sector infrastructure in a highly impactful role
• Be part of a multidisciplinary, high-performing team with experienced mentors
• A stable, long-term role on a full-time site-based basis with engaging project variety
• Join a consultancy known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and technical excellence

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

About BakerHicks

We've been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

#LI-RK1