Senior Process Engineer

Arcadis; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis DPS Group seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead development of production processes and plant improvements within pharmaceutical and life science buildings. Based in our Dublin or Cork office, you'll provide technical expertise to projects and mentor junior engineers.

You will drive process design, calculations, documentation, and safety compliance while collaborating with A&E teams, vendors, and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Education: a higher technical degree in Industrial, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: minimum 7 years as a process engineer in design consultancy or Food/Pharmaceuticals/GMP environments.
• Technical Skills: strong track record in process design, calculations, and documentation.
• Collaboration Skills: ability to work across disciplines, with A&E teams, vendors, and system owners.
• Problem-Solving: solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively within a team and to mentor junior colleagues.
• Tech-Savvy: proficiency in MS Office and process-related software, with good Organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Technical Excellence: produce PFDs, P&IDs, process reports, calculations, utility sizing, and equipment specs with high quality and safety.
• Lead Project Sections: on smaller projects lead process engineering from design to completion; on larger ones, manage sections.
• Manage Change and Controls: assess and implement modifications; document impacts and ensure delivery commitments.
• Support & Mentor: guide junior engineers and foster collaboration and learning.
• Contribute to Project Delivery: coordinate with Arcadis offices, clients, and suppliers to integrate inputs.
• Uphold Standards: ensure work meets local and international codes and client standards.
• Drive Safety and Quality: participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, design reviews, and peer reviews.
• Engage with Clients: represent process engineering in meetings or presentations as needed.
• Innovate and Improve: identify process improvements and new technologies for projects.

Skills

Process design

Calculations

Documentation

Collaboration across disciplines

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Process-related software

Education

Higher technical degree in Industrial, Process, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals in 70+ countries, we are united in improving quality of life and solving the world’s most complex challenges.

About the Role:

Arcadis DPS Group specializes in Project Management, Multi-Discipline Design, and Construction Management for Pharmaceutical and Life Science Buildings. Based in our Dublin or Cork office, you will play a key role as Senior Process Engineer. Reporting to the Process Dept Manager, you will lead the development of production processes and drive plant improvements while providing technical expertise.

Be part of something impactful – join us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Technical Excellence: Take responsibility for process engineering deliverables sets—including PFDs, P&IDs, process reports, calculations, utility sizing, and equipment specifications—ensuring high standards of technical quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead Project Sections: On smaller projects, lead the process engineering scope from design through to completion; on larger projects, manage specific sections or workstreams, supporting the Lead Process Engineer in achieving overall project goals.
• Manage Change and Controls: Prepare, manage, and communicate process project change by assessing and implementing modifications to project scope, schedule, or budget; document all impacts, mitigate risks, and ensure project delivery commitments are maintained.
• Support & Mentor: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and team members, encouraging an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Contribute to Project Delivery: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other Arcadis offices, clients/end users, and equipment suppliers to coordinate and integrate process inputs and deliverables throughout the design process.
• Uphold Standards: Ensure all work meets relevant local, international, and client-specific codes and standards.
• Drive Safety and Quality: Participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, design reviews, and peer reviews, maintaining a strong focus on process safety and quality assurance.
• Manage Change and Controls: Support the preparation and management of project change notes, assessing modifications to scope, schedule, or budget, and ensuring all impacts are documented and communicated.
• Engage with Clients: Occasionally represent the process engineering team in client meetings or presentations, supporting the Lead Process Engineer as required.
• Innovate and Improve: Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of new technologies and best practices within project teams.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Education: A higher technical degree in Industrial, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience as a process engineer in design consultancy or Food/Pharmaceuticals/GMP manufacturing environments, with demonstrated involvement in design project execution.
• Technical Skills: Strong track record in process design, calculations, and documentation for engineering projects.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively across disciplines, with A&E teams, vendors, and system owners.
• Problem-Solving: Solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and to mentor junior colleagues.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office and process-related software, with good Organisational and time-management skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Pharmaceutical Industry SME: Experience in process engineering design and implementation within the pharmaceutical sector, with the capability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert on projects.
• Leadership: Experience managing small projects or leading sections within larger projects.

Why Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower everyone to be their best because your contribution matters. Shape your career, deliver sustainable solutions, and leave a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Through six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we foster innovation by embracing diverse perspectives.

Join Arcadis DPS Group. Create a Legacy.