Overview
We are looking for a Principal Process Engineer to join PM Group working for us based out of our Manchester office.
Job Title: Principal Process Engineer
Location: Manchester
Contract: Full Time – Permanent
Responsibilities
Join our UK Process team and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge projects across the Life Science sectors. Reporting to the UK Head of Process, this role blends technical expertise with team leadership, offering real influence, variety, and the opportunity to shape high-value engineering solutions for global clients.
1. Lead and develop a process engineering team across multi-disciplinary projects.
2. Deliver high-quality process design work: calculations, P&IDs, datasheets, specifications, reports and studies.
3. Plan and manage process scopes, schedules and deliverables to meet client expectations.
4. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and international PM Group offices.
5. Support business development through client engagement and proposal input.
6. Mentor junior engineers, promote innovation and contribute to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
7. Degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Process, or related Engineering.
8. Significant relevant experience in process design and/or project delivery.
9. Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IChemE)
10. Strong technical capability with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Clear, confident communication and the ability to build trust with clients and teams.
12. Expertise of project delivery within Life Science sectors (notably pharma)
13. Familiarity with process design tools and ISO 9001 environments.
14. Project management experience and/or Six Sigma certification (advantageous).
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