Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Are you an experienced Chemical Process Engineer looking to play a key role in the design of a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility? Do you have proven experience working on API manufacturing projects or…

Hybrid Engineering
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 September 2026

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About this contract

Are you an experienced Chemical Process Engineer looking to play a key role in the design of a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility?
Do you have proven experience working on API manufacturing projects or pharmaceutical process plants?
Have you supported projects through both FEED and detailed design phases, delivering process engineering solutions from concept to implementation?

The Opportunity
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to support the detailed design of a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the delivery of complex process systems and associated utilities for a cutting-edge life sciences project.

We would also welcome applications from these industries
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, fine chemicals, speciality chemicals and regulated process manufacturing environments.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles
Senior Process Engineer, Chemical Process Engineer, Principal Process Engineer, Process Design Engineer, Senior Chemical Engineer, Pharmaceutical Process Engineer, Process Project Engineer, API Process Engineer, Lead Process Engineer or Process Development Engineer.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Develop and review process engineering documentation, including P&IDs, for a large-scale pharmaceutical facility.
Support the design and integration of process systems associated with API production, including synthesis and purification operations.
Perform process calculations and engineering assessments for utilities, process equipment and supporting infrastructure.
Contribute to process safety activities, including the design and evaluation of pressure relief, venting and safeguarding systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver FEED and detailed design activities in line with project requirements.You will have the following qualifications and experience
Demonstrable experience working within API manufacturing facilities or pharmaceutical process plant environments.
Strong background supporting projects through FEED and detailed design phases.
Proven knowledge of chemical process engineering principles within regulated manufacturing sectors.
Experience producing and reviewing process engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, utility calculations and process design documentation.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and attend a hybrid office-based working arrangement.Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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