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    Baker Hicks

    Design Consultancy

    Principal Process Engineer

    London, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted Yesterday
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    Job description

    Join a Collaborative Team Delivering Innovative Engineering Solutions

    At BakerHicks, 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.

    What You'll Be Doing

    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.

    What We're Looking For

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

    What You'll Bring

    • Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised university.
    • Experience within 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.

    Why BakerHicks?

    At BakerHicks, 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.

    Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) 

    About BakerHicks

    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 | BakerHicks.

    BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

    Benefits

    Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

    What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

    • Company car or cash allowance
    • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
    • Life assurance scheme
    • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
    • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
    • Flexible/hybrid working
    • Family friendly policies
    • Employee assistance
    • Professional development

    BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
    BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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    About the company

    Baker Hicks

    Baker Hicks is a design and innovation consultancy that helps companies bring new products to market. They offer services in product design, engineering, and user experience.

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