Senior Mechanical Process Engineer​/Technical Lead

Senior Mechanical Process Engineer / Technical Lead

Location: London (near Euston Station) 2 days per week onsite
Working Pattern: 9-day fortnight

An established engineering consultancy with a strong footprint in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical Process Engineer / Technical Lead to support front-end study work across regulated and advanced technology environments.

The business specialises in concept, feasibility and FEED-level studies rather than detailed design, offering engineers the opportunity to shape projects at the earliest and most influential stages.

The Role

This is a client-facing, hands-on technical leadership position focused on early-stage process engineering studies.

You will lead technical work streams, manage specialist contractors and equipment vendors, and act as a key interface with clients. There are no direct line management responsibilities; however, strong technical leadership and ownership are essential.

A large part of the work is within pharmaceutical and life sciences environments, with additional exposure to emerging technology sectors including hydrogen, battery technologies, pressure metals refining and pyrolysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility, concept and FEED-level process studies
• Manage equipment packages and vendor technical reviews
• Coordinate third-party contractors and specialist inputs
• Engage directly with clients in regulated pharmaceutical environments
• Support early-stage project definition and proposal development
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across projects

About You

Essential:

• 7+ years experience in a mechanical process engineering role
• Strong background in pharmaceutical, life sciences or regulated process plant environments
• Experience working within a design consultancy or engineering house preferred
• Proven front-end study / FEED experience
• Experience managing equipment vendors and packages
• Comfortable in a client-facing role

Desirable:

• Cleanroom experience
• Pressure vessel experience
• Exposure to hydrogen, battery technologies or advanced materials
• Experience from a consultancy such as IPS or similar
• Technical leadership experience while remaining hands-on

Why Apply?

• 9-day fortnight working pattern
• Strong involvement in early-stage, high-impact projects
• London office near Euston Station
• Opportunity to influence technically complex pharmaceutical and advanced process environments
• Private Healthcare