Senior Mechanical Process Engineer / Technical Lead

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