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Principal Process Engineer - PSC
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Principal Process Engineer - Contract Basis
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 of 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 role 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.
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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
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Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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