Senior Process Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & inclusion

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for site-based work at Barnard Castle, County Durham. You will deliver engineering excellence on pharmaceutical projects, provide discipline expertise and support projects to quality, schedule and budget.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions, participate in design reviews and mentor less experienced engineers while upholding safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering approaches and plan project activities.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, technical reports and design deliverables.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical assurance across project activities.
• Evaluate technical issues and develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Support project teams in meeting cost, schedule and quality objectives.
• Participate in site visits, project reviews and client meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Safety culture

Education

Degree qualified in engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Barnard Castle, County Durham, United Kingdom

Job Description

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering excellence across a range of pharmaceutical projects. You will be responsible for executing complex engineering scopes, providing discipline expertise and supporting the successful delivery of projects to quality, schedule and budget requirements.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions, participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams. This role is well suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges whilst contributing to the development of others and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Due to the nature of the work and the close collaboration required with client stakeholders, this role will be predominantly site-based at Barnard Castle, with a minimum expectation of four days per week on site. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting operational and project activities within a live pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring engineering solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining engineering approaches and planning project activities
• Develop and review engineering calculations, technical reports and design deliverables
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical assurance across project activities
• Evaluate technical issues and develop practical, innovative solutions
• Support project teams in meeting cost, schedule and quality objectives
• Participate in site visits, project reviews, workshops and client meetings
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Support proposal development and provide technical input to business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards and Wood procedures

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement below but believe you have relevant experience, knowledge or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• Degree qualified in an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent combination of technical education and industry experience
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience working within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards, regulations and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision
• Experience providing technical leadership and guidance within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards and best practice
• Ability to evaluate technical and commercial issues and develop effective solutions
• Experience participating in design reviews, technical assurance activities and project delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within the pharmaceutical industry (essential)
• Experience working within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Willingness and ability to work on site at Barnard Castle a minimum of four days per week
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working directly with site-based operational teams
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation
• Experience supporting feasibility, FEED, detailed design or EPC project phases
• Previous experience within sterile manufacturing, biotechnology or process pharmaceutical facilities
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Knowledge of validation, commissioning and qualification activities

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 33420
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 11/09/2026, 09:20 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Barnard Castle, County Durham, United Kingdom