Lead Process Engineering Consultant

Blackfield Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates is seeking a Lead Process Engineering Consultant to design and deliver manufacturing process facilities and clean utility systems for prestigious projects from clinical trials to large-scale commercial manufacturing.

You will own process engineering activities from concept through detailed design and construction support, leading complex projects, coordinating with international teams and clients to ensure excellence in delivery and compliance with cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (BSc or MSc).
• 10+ years of process engineering design experience in pharma.
• Experience in pharma, life sciences, or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, clean utilities, and facility design.
• Knowledge of cGMP and industry regulations.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management and communication.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering design of manufacturing facilities and supporting utility systems.
• Produce 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Chemical or Biochemical Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Process Engineering Consultant 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.