Lead Process Engineer - Pharma & Life Sciences (Hybrid)

WOOD GROUP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and interesting projects

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary

Global connections

Job summary

WOOD GROUP is recruiting a Principal Process Engineer on a contract basis (minimum 12 months) to support our Glasgow/Stockton process team. The role offers hybrid working with an expectation of 3 days in the office, focusing on pharmaceutical and life science projects across all design stages.

You will lead process delivery, provide consultancy, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality projects for our clients in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Chemical Engineer status (preferred).
• Experience leading Studies, FEED and EPC projects in Pharma/Life Science.
• Ability to lead design teams and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design across Studies, FEED and EPC projects.
• Provide consultancy and technical assurance on projects.
• Attend client sites as required.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and Wood procedures are followed.
• Check and approve process calculations.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Education

Chemical Engineering Degree

Chartered Chemical Engineer status

Job description

WOOD GROUP is recruiting a Principal Process Engineer on a contract basis (minimum 12 months) to support our Glasgow/Stockton process team. The role offers hybrid working with an expectation of 3 days in the office, focusing on pharmaceutical and life science projects across all design stages.

You will lead process delivery, provide consultancy, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality projects for our clients in the UK and beyond.