Process Engineer

Attega Group Ltd; Rownhams; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to take technical ownership of process engineering projects. The role involves leading designs, collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams, and supporting Sales with technical insights. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and proven experience in process system delivery. The position offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including pension and flexitime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Flexitime

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline (BEng or higher).
• Proven experience in delivering engineered process systems from concept to handover.
• Strong technical understanding of process systems in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of process engineering projects.
• Lead design activities for process and design engineers.
• Develop turnkey solutions in collaboration with teams.
• Provide technical support to Sales during proposals.
• Prepare and review Bills of Materials.

Skills

Strong knowledge of 3D CAD systems (e.g. SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)

Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings

Experience leading design activities across multiple projects

Technical understanding of regulated process systems

Commercial awareness in engineering solutions

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description: Senior Process Engineer

Location: Nursling Head Office - with national travel required

Salary: Up to £60k + Package

Hours: Full Time / Permanent / Mon to Fri

Are you an experienced Senior Process Engineer with a strong background in the design and delivery of bespoke process and fluid handling systems? Do you enjoy taking ownership, working closely with clients, and seeing complex engineered solutions delivered from concept through to handover?

TS Group is a specialist engineering business delivering high-quality, innovative turnkey process and fluid handling solutions across regulated manufacturing environments, including food & beverage and similar industries.

This role will involve technical ownership of process engineering projects across the Group, supporting sales activity, engaging directly with clients, and working closely with in-house mechanical, electrical, and controls teams to ensure systems are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest technical and commercial standards.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary package and a range of company benefits, alongside the opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of their engineering capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the successful delivery of process engineering projects, ensuring scope, performance, cost, and programme requirements are met.
• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day design activities of process and design engineers across multiple projects.
• Develop turnkey process and fluid handling solutions in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.
• Attend client meetings and site visits to define scope, clarify process requirements, and support solution development.
• Provide high-quality technical support to the Sales team, responding to complex queries and supporting accurate, commercially sound quotations.
• Support the pre-contract and proposal stage through system definition, equipment selection, and risk identification.
• Lead and contribute to research and development of new process systems, including concept development, trials, and standardisation.
• Provide technical support to workshop and operations teams during manufacture, assembly, and testing.
• Liaise with external suppliers and subcontractors for equipment selection and procurement support.
• Prepare and review Bills of Materials for quotation and manufacture, ensuring accuracy and cost control.
• Support the preparation and review of CE, UKCA, and UKNI technical documentation.
• Support the production and review of technical documentation including drawings, specifications, manuals, and handover packs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline (BEng or higher).
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of engineered process systems from concept to handover.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Confident producing, reading, and interpreting P&ID drawings and process documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong technical understanding of process systems, ideally within food & beverage or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risk and deliver robust engineering solutions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Company events
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking / on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance