Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager

Location- Stockton

A senior leadership role responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary engineering team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design and technical solutions in line with regulatory standards, project timelines, and budget constraints. The role combines people management, technical oversight, and client-facing responsibilities, supporting both project delivery and business growth. We are supporting an engineering and manufacturing business that designs and delivers complex systems and equipment for industrial applications. They support clients across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and ongoing technical support operating in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team of engineers and designers

Allocate workload and ensure delivery meets quality, budget, and programme targets

Maintain technical integrity and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (including HSE/CDM)

Support resource planning, recruitment, and team capability development

Oversee design output, including reviewing and approving calculations, specifications, and drawings

Contribute to bids, estimates, and technical proposals

Liaise with clients and support business development activities

Monitor progress, manage scope changes, and ensure accurate reporting

Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and engineering proceduresIdeal Background

Chartered Engineer

Strong background in engineering design within a regulated industry

Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex projects

Solid understanding of engineering standards, HSE legislation, and project delivery

Confident communicator with the ability to influence, manage stakeholders, and make decisions under pressure

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients