Process Engineer - Life Sciences (Contract)

Company Description

Since our founding in2014, we have grown into a global leader with over 170 exceptional professionals, operating across theAmericas, EMEA, APAC, and with our headquarters inLondon.Our business thrives on three dynamic pillars:

• FPC Global: Offering expert guidance in Technical Program & Project Management, Building Performance, Sustainability, and Cybersecurity, we ensure that every project succeeds and fulfills stakeholder aspirations.
• FPC Digital: Revolutionizing Digital Building Design and Operations, we create spaces that are not only efficient but also frictionless and forward-thinking.
• FPC Life Sciences: Empowering life sciences and pharmaceutical clients to deliver game-changing capital projects with precision and expertise.

About the Role:

AtFPC Life Sciences, we provide unrivalled service in Project Execution, Project Definition, Front-End Project Delivery and Technical PMO Support to drive the success of our Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical clients' investment programs. Our focus is on ensuring project success and fulfilling stakeholder aspirations through a quality-driven, people-centred approach.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer (Contract) to work in close partnership with our Director of Process Technology, supporting with the successful execution of projects across our Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical manufacturing clients.

Specifically, your duties will include:

• Develop pharmaceutical processes and design PFDs, P&IDs, and select equipment.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA, EMA; support QRA and HAZOP.
• Support process scale-up and technology transfer.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement throughput improvements.
• Commissioning & Qualification - Execute DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ and support FAT/SAT.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and present technical solutions.
• Recommend energy-efficient and sustainable process improvements.
• Produce technical reports and maintain compliance records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as a Process Engineer within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/ life sciences environments.
• In-depth understanding of GMP standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in supporting validation protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Ability to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and participate in equipment selection
• Experience supporting process scale-up and technology transfer
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical writing skills, with a proven ability to generate high-quality documentation.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills
• The ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with sterile/aseptic processing, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, or high-containment facilities.
• Working knowledge of ATEX compliance, solvent and power handling within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of biological containment principles
• Familiarity with key process equipment (IE reactors, fermenters, filtration units, CIP/SIP systems, cleanroom utilities)
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning activities, and equipment qualification in a regulated environment.

Additional Information

Location:This position is based in the UK and will require travel to client sites across the UK and Europe in line with project requirements. Your role will include a blend of working from home, on client site and FPC Offices.
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