Engineering July 14, 2025 Senior Process Engineer Warrington, Cheshire , United Kingdom

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and other process industries. With approximately 18,000 employees across more than 60 countries, GEA offers interesting tasks, a positive work environment in international teams, and opportunities for personal development within a global company.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

As a Senior Process Engineer (Pre-Sales & Execution), reporting to the Head of Process Engineering, you will create designs, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and oversee project execution from detailed design to commissioning. You will also support and mentor junior engineers and assist the sales team with client visits and presentations.

• Translate client requirements into technical solutions.
• Perform process, equipment, and piping sizing.
• Develop enquiry stage P&IDs and key assumptions, execution plans, and scope boundaries.
• Cost equipment and components, review enquiry documents, and collaborate with multiple functions to prepare scope and costings.
• Consolidate costs and develop overall execution plans and timelines.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals in line with company procedures.
• Support project management with client visits, scope changes, and design documentation.
• Participate in commissioning, testing, and initial production support.
• Maintain project documentation to ensure compliance with standards.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related.
• Experience leading process and equipment bids and proposals.
• Proven experience in hygienic process engineering in sectors like food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or personal care.
• Ability to develop process designs independently, including P&IDs and balances.
• Strong risk assessment and QSHE compliance skills.
• Experience managing small projects and leading teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally 2-3 times per year.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, race, or other protected characteristics.

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GEA is certified as a Top Employer in Europe, recognized for leadership, ethics, and sustainability.

A world of opportunities

As a global leader in industrial engineering, GEA offers diverse training and career opportunities worldwide. With over 140 years of heritage, we operate in resilient industries with a workforce of over 18,000 across more than 150 countries.