Lead Process Engineer
CV-LibraryFarnborough, HampshirepermanentPosted: 16 June 2026
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We’re looking for an experienced Lead Process Engineering to join our Global team. In this client-facing leadership role, you’ll drive the development of innovative process designs across feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and early-stage engineering packages for cutting-edge facilities and retrofits.
Working as part of a global team of subject matter experts, you’ll support projects across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, data centres, and battery production
The essential job duties for this position are as follows:
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Lead process design activities to lead and deliver Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Advanced Technologies projects.
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Extensive experience of delivering front-end design for site master planning, feasibility, and concept studies, accompanied by in-depth experience of carrying out basic/detail design stages.
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Provide engineering and technical support for complex projects, acting as the main interface with clients, discipline engineers and management.
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Proficient in Aspen and/or Inteligen Simulation Software, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio (or other CAD drawing program), and Sketchup.
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GxP competent and good familiarity with FDA/EMA/MHRA and similar standards and relevant design guidelines (e.g. ISPE, PCI etc.) and design codes (e.g. ASME BPE) (For professionals in Life Science sector)
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Develop process flow and integrated equipment diagrams to aid in the preparation of facility general arrangements.
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Provide input about the technology platforms in the industry and comparison of the options where required by client.
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Work closely with the architectural team to arrange and size equipment to meet the needs of the client’s process.
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Capable of developing a priced equipment list
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Capable of developing an I/O list
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Analyze design challenges, evaluate options and recommend solutions.
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Support business development efforts to secure new projects for the PDS.
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Plan and execute process tasks per contract requirements.
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Support estimating activities and equipment pricing.
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Support the development of proposals.
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Share advanced chemical engineering practices and strategies.
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Maintain contact with external consultants and organizations for specialized services.
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Mentor and train process engineers
Basic Job Requirements
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The ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
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Demonstrate an elevated level of technical knowledge in one or more of the manufacturing sectors served by ATLS.
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Self-reliant and use own initiatives based on previous experience in similar facility and/or process design roles.
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Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions.
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Experience and competent to incorporate the basis of safety into the process design and deliver an inherently safe process from the start.
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Ability to assist, and where required lead, the design co-ordination process on projects between technical disciplines (Architectural, HVA, Building Services, Electrical, Control/Automation) or between the team and third-party designers.
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Basic understanding of design, engineering calculation, procurement, equipment design, construction, commissioning, start up, turnover work processes, sequencing, and interfaces.
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Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex projects or business environments.
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Ability to travel periodically to other offices or client locations in support of projects or routine business needs.
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Networking with industry organizations, contemporaries and clients.
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Experience in leading complex process design projects for one or more of the industry segments PDS serves.
Preferred Qualifications
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Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen years of work-related experience is required
We’re looking for an experienced Lead Process Engineering to join our Global team. In this client-facing leadership role, you’ll drive the development of innovative process designs across feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and early-stage engineering packages for cutting-edge facilities and retrofits.
Working as part of a global team of subject matter experts, you’ll support projects across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, data centres, and battery production
The essential job duties for this position are as follows:
*
Lead process design activities to lead and deliver Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Advanced Technologies projects.
*
Extensive experience of delivering front-end design for site master planning, feasibility, and concept studies, accompanied by in-depth experience of carrying out basic/detail design stages.
*
Provide engineering and technical support for complex projects, acting as the main interface with clients, discipline engineers and management.
*
Proficient in Aspen and/or Inteligen Simulation Software, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio (or other CAD drawing program), and Sketchup.
*
GxP competent and good familiarity with FDA/EMA/MHRA and similar standards and relevant design guidelines (e.g. ISPE, PCI etc.) and design codes (e.g. ASME BPE) (For professionals in Life Science sector)
*
Develop process flow and integrated equipment diagrams to aid in the preparation of facility general arrangements.
*
Provide input about the technology platforms in the industry and comparison of the options where required by client.
*
Work closely with the architectural team to arrange and size equipment to meet the needs of the client’s process.
*
Capable of developing a priced equipment list
*
Capable of developing an I/O list
*
Analyze design challenges, evaluate options and recommend solutions.
*
Support business development efforts to secure new projects for the PDS.
*
Plan and execute process tasks per contract requirements.
*
Support estimating activities and equipment pricing.
*
Support the development of proposals.
*
Share advanced chemical engineering practices and strategies.
*
Maintain contact with external consultants and organizations for specialized services.
*
Mentor and train process engineers
Basic Job Requirements
*
The ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
*
Demonstrate an elevated level of technical knowledge in one or more of the manufacturing sectors served by ATLS.
*
Self-reliant and use own initiatives based on previous experience in similar facility and/or process design roles.
*
Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions.
*
Experience and competent to incorporate the basis of safety into the process design and deliver an inherently safe process from the start.
*
Ability to assist, and where required lead, the design co-ordination process on projects between technical disciplines (Architectural, HVA, Building Services, Electrical, Control/Automation) or between the team and third-party designers.
*
Basic understanding of design, engineering calculation, procurement, equipment design, construction, commissioning, start up, turnover work processes, sequencing, and interfaces.
*
Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex projects or business environments.
*
Ability to travel periodically to other offices or client locations in support of projects or routine business needs.
*
Networking with industry organizations, contemporaries and clients.
*
Experience in leading complex process design projects for one or more of the industry segments PDS serves.
Preferred Qualifications
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Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen years of work-related experience is required