Senior Process Engineer

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

Sedgefield or Wilton | Competitive package

We’re looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join a growing engineering team, leading the delivery of complex process development and scale-up projects across biotech and advanced manufacturing environments.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll combine technical depth with project leadership. You will be supporting everything from early-stage development through to pilot-scale design, build, and commissioning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identifying new technologies and translating these into future project opportunities
• Leading process engineering inputs across projects, from concept through to pilot-scale delivery
• Undertaking techno-economic analyses and lifecycle assessments for novel processes
• Delivering engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation to a high standard
• Supporting design, specification, and commissioning of process equipment and facilities
• Engaging with vendors and supporting equipment selection and procurement activities
• Contributing to Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Planning and executing experimental and pilot-scale activities, analysing and interpreting data
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to proposals and client engagement
• Ensuring compliance with SHE, GMP, and quality standards across all activities
• Building strong internal and external networks, acting as a credible technical expert
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues, contributing to capability development across the team
• Participating in hazard studies and risk assessments

About you:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (or similar)
• Strong industry experience in process engineering, ideally across scale-up, pilot plants, or complex process systems, particularly in early stage engineering
• Proven ability to deliver technical solutions and solve complex engineering challenges
• Experience with process design, equipment specification, and commissioning
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence across teams

Desirable:

• Chartered (or working towards)
• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience in biotech, fermentation, or food-grade/regulated environments
• Familiarity with high-hazard processes and safety design principles
• Experience with pilot-scale facility design or novel technology scale-up

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can lead technically, influence project direction, and contribute to the development of innovative process technologies.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sedgefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English