Lead / Principal Process Engineer

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Lead / Principal Process Engineer

Location: Warrington

The Bilfinger Engineering Division is growing fast and we need talent like you! These exciting new positions are important to our growth strategy of providing high quality engineering, design and project services to our clients.

As a key member of the Bilfinger UK Engineering Team you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most stimulating and ground breaking EPC projects in the UK. Professional development of our Engineering Team is key to our success and if you join us, you will be given a Personal Development Plan, including training and further education along with more responsibility. At the same time, you will be part of the global Bilfinger engineering organisation, which is a 5,000 strong community that can give you wider opportunities and the possibility to work abroad.

If you perform, then we will reward you with an attractive remuneration package, but also a lot of flexibility, of working hours, working from home and part time working

Join us, to make Engineering work!

We are looking for a highly experienced and results-driven Principal Lead Process Engineer with over 10 years of experience in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects. Proven ability to lead process engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Lead and oversee process engineering activities across all project phases-from concept to commissioning.
• Manage and mentor a team of process engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
• Interface with clients, project managers, and other discipline leads to align engineering scope and execution strategy.
• Approve and validate process design documents, simulations, and calculations using tools such as Aspen HYSYS, UniSim, or similar.
• Manage process safety through active participation in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other risk assessments.
• Implement and enforce change control procedures, ensuring budget and schedule impacts are clearly communicated and managed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the process discipline, promoting innovation and operational efficiency.
• Support business development and proposal efforts by contributing technical expertise and estimating discipline scope.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (Chartered Engineer status preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in process engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead role within EPC/EPCM environments.
• Strong working knowledge of cross-discipline interfaces (Mechanical, Piping, EC&I, Civil, Automation).
• Expertise in process simulation, design, and safety engineering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with a clear vision for transitioning into engineering management.

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