Principal Process Engineer

At Baker Hicks, our Process Engineering team works collaboratively to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, chemicals, nuclear, defence, food & drink, and power.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Process Engineer who enjoys working with others, sharing knowledge, and helping deliver high-quality engineering solutions that make a real impact. You'll become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where technical excellence, professional development, and collaboration are highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects, mentor and develop junior colleagues, strengthen client relationships, and work alongside a network of talented engineers across the UK and Europe.

As a Principal Process Engineer, you will:

• Support the delivery of process engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, commissioning, and operation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute specialist expertise in areas such as:
  • Hazard studies
  • Commissioning and qualification
  • Optioneering and feasibility studies
  • Constructability reviews
  • GMP compliance reviews
• Build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with colleagues, vendors, and supply chain partners to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Carry out site visits and surveys where required.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.
• Coach, mentor, and support junior engineers, helping them develop their technical and professional capabilities.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

We're interested in speaking with engineers who bring a combination of technical expertise, professional curiosity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised university.
• Experience with in one or more of the following sectors:
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Life Sciences
• Experience producing detailed process engineering designs and calculations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering capacity.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance project priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical quality.

At Baker Hicks, we recognise that great engineering comes from diverse perspectives and collaborative working. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

You'll have access to:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and varied projects.

Industry-leading technical expertise across multiple sectors.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

We've been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see:
About | Baker Hicks .

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