Lead Process Engineer

Blackfield Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates seeks a Lead Process Engineer to design and deliver manufacturing process facilities and clean utilities for pharma projects, from clinical trials to large-scale production. You will lead process engineering activities from concept to detailed design and construction support, coordinating with clients and international partners to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires a chemical/biochemical engineering degree, 10+ years' pharma design experience, and chartered

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process engineering design experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in process design and operations within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or food manufacturing environments.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering design of manufacturing facilities and supporting utility systems.
• Produce PFDs, M&Bs, and P&IDs for processes and utilities.
• Estimate utility requirements and design utility generation and distribution systems.
• Develop equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Support facility expansion, improvement, and automation studies.
• Provide technical leadership and process engineering expertise throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate workloads and project delivery across international teams and external partners.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Chemical/Biochemical Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to play a key role in the design and delivery of manufacturing process facilities and clean utility systems for high-profile projects ranging from clinical trial operations through to large-scale commercial manufacturing.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will take ownership of process engineering activities from concept design through to detailed design and construction support. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys managing complex projects while collaborating with clients, internal teams, and external design partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering design of manufacturing facilities and supporting utility systems.
• Produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Material & Energy Balances, and Process & Utility P&IDs.
• Estimate utility requirements and design utility generation and distribution systems.
• Develop equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Support facility expansion, improvement, and automation studies.
• Provide technical leadership and process engineering expertise throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate workloads and project delivery across international teams and external partners.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to successful project outcomes.

About You

• Degree qualified in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's level).
• 10+ years of process engineering design experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in process design and operations within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or food manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, clean utilities, and facility design.
• Knowledge of cGMP and relevant industry regulations.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards chartership.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.