Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer on a contract basis to support our process engineering team for a contract basis minimum of 12 months.

This role can be based in Glasgow or Stockton and hybrid working with the expectation of working 3 days from our office.

The Role

You will be joining the Glasgow & Stockton Process team and will have responsibility for process delivery across all stages of the design process on Pharmaceutical and Life Science Projects.

Wood offers a wide range services in the UK and overseas industries in Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, O&G, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemicals, but also working in the power sector and emerging technologies, such as Hydrogen and CCS in the energy transition market.

We are looking for engineers with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference to our performance on projects across the full life cycle, from studies through FEED and DD/EPC to ensure that Wood continues to differentiate itself from its competitors by delivering quality projects to our Client’s requirements.

Applicants with technical skills and experience in Pharmaceutical and Life Science are welcome to apply. Relevant experience in a Process Lead Engineer roles would also be an added advantage.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood is expanding its presence within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, supporting a growing portfolio of projects and operational services across advanced manufacturing environments. This work spans full project lifecycles—from early study and design phases through to delivery, commissioning, and ongoing site support—helping to enable safe, efficient, and compliant production facilities.

Working within highly regulated environments, Wood delivers innovative and high-quality solutions with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. By embracing modern technologies and new ways of working, we are driving efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the production of life-changing products.

Now is an exciting time to join our expanding team. You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working on technically challenging and meaningful projects within the pharma and biotech sector. We offer excellent career development opportunities, with the chance to grow your skills across a diverse portfolio of work, both in the UK and across Wood’s global network.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant –
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Have good technical/technology knowledge on Pharmaceutical and Life Science Projects
• Lead experience in delivering Studies, Schemes/FEEDs and DD/EPC Projects
• Provide both consultancy and technical assurance on projects
• Be Client facing and able to attend local client operational sites as requested
• Undertake process design work of units as required, supervise and check work of assigned engineers on the project as appropriate
• Execute process engineering activities within the budget and schedule, as well as maintaining technical integrity of the designs
• Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used conform with Client's requirements and / or those issued by Wood
• Be responsible for the checking or approval of process calculations in accordance with Wood procedures
• Ensure a high standard of safety is achieved and Environmental and Quality Assurance procedures are followed
• Have knowledge of UK/International Pharms/Life Science Industry Codes and Standards.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Chemical Engineering Degree
• Chartered Chemical Engineer status (preferred)
• Have experience of working on and leading Studies, FEED and EPC projects associated with Pharms/Life Science
• Have proven core Process Engineering skills, including design experience
• Be self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative
• Have good verbal and written communication skills and good organisational awareness
• Be ability to impact and influence fellow workers and be able to engage directly with Clients
• Demonstrate successful project delivery through taking ownership of tasks and understanding the impact on other deliverables and disciplines