Senior Process Engineer — Flexible, Multisector Projects

Bakerhicks; Greater London, Manchester, Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension

25 days annual leave plus buyable days

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer to join our collaborative Process Engineering team in Greater London. You will deliver engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle, working with diverse sectors including pharma, biotech, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes client relationships, technical rigor, and cross-functional teamwork. You will lead on smaller projects, support larger programmes, develop PFDs/P&IDs, perform heat/mass balance calculations, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline from a recognised university.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within one or more relevant industrial sectors.
• Experience within one or more of the following sectors: Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Nuclear, Manufacturing.
• Strong process engineering fundamentals and experience in the design of process plants.
• Experience producing process engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver process engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery.
• Lead the process engineering discipline on smaller projects and support senior engineers on larger programmes.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Undertake heat and mass balance calculations.
• Produce process datasheets, equipment specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations, pressure drop calculations, and pump sizing activities.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and other process safety and risk assessment activities.
• Develop utility system specifications, designs, and capacity assessments.
• Obtain equipment quotations and undertake Technical Bid Analysis reviews.
• Manage equipment packages and liaise with vendors, including reviewing vendor documentation and technical submissions.
• Review piping design deliverables, including isometric drawings and plant layouts.
• Support plant layout development and design coordination activities.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Carry out site visits, surveys, and P&ID walk-downs where required.
• Deliver quality engineering solutions in line with project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

Skills

Process engineering

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

BakerHicks is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer to join our collaborative Process Engineering team in Greater London. You will deliver engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle, working with diverse sectors including pharma, biotech, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes client relationships, technical rigor, and cross-functional teamwork. You will lead on smaller projects, support larger programmes, develop PFDs/P&IDs, perform heat/mass balance calculations, and contribute to