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 workstreams, 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