Senior Chemical Process Engineer — API Plant (Contract)

Bakerhicks; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking an Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a contract role in Manchester to support a major Life Sciences project focused on API manufacturing. You will join a multi-disciplinary team delivering FEED and detailed design, including PFD/P&ID work, safety reviews and process equipment specs.

The role requires GMP knowledge and prior API/pharma experience, with attendance in the Manchester office 3 days per week. Inside IR35 applies for an initial 6-month engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering and experience delivering process engineering design within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience with API manufacturing facilities and pharmaceutical process plants.
• Experience supporting FEED and detailed design projects.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and process safety methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support process engineering activities during detailed design phases.
• Delivery of process engineering work packages in line with project schedules and budget.
• Produce and review PFDs, P&IDs, basis of design, equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Support safety activities including HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Develop technical specifications for process equipment and packages.
• Contribute to plant layout development and design reviews.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments.

Skills

Process design

HAZOP

GMP knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

PFD/PID drafting

Job description

BakerHicks is seeking an Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a contract role in Manchester to support a major Life Sciences project focused on API manufacturing. You will join a multi-disciplinary team delivering FEED and detailed design, including PFD/P&ID work, safety reviews and process equipment specs.

The role requires GMP knowledge and prior API/pharma experience, with attendance in the Manchester office 3 days per week. Inside IR35 applies for an initial 6-month engagement.