Senior Mechanical Process Engineer​/Technical Lead

Position: Senior Mechanical Process Engineer / Technical Lead
Location: King's Cross

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

* Develop process philosophies, PFDs, mass balances and supporting documentation

* 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