Engineering Project Supervisor – Manufacturing

moira"; Duns; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site bonus

36 days holiday

Generous pension

Income Protection Scheme

Life Assurance

Training and professional development

Occupational health services

Employee Assistance Programme

EV charging

Cycle to Work scheme

Service awards

Company social events

Angling permit

Guesthouse accommodation

Job summary

moira recruitment is representing a well-established manufacturing business in the Scottish Borders and is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead major site projects on a permanent basis. You will plan, coordinate and deliver engineering and maintenance projects, manage contractors on site, and ensure all RAMS and safety procedures are followed throughout.

The role is suitable for someone with a mechanical or electrical background, with a hands-on approach and ownership of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering or maintenance projects in a manufacturing or heavy industry setting.
• Experience managing on-site contractors and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering projects.
• Manage contractors and on-site third parties with RAMS review.
• Oversee Permit to Work, Hot Work, Confined Space and LO/TO processes.
• Coordinate work around live plant and operational needs.
• Monitor progress and keep stakeholders updated.
• Identify issues and provide practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production and other departments.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained.

Skills

Project planning

Contractor management

RAMS knowledge

Safety systems

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering | Major Site Projects | Permanent

If you’re an experienced engineer who enjoys taking projects from initial planning through to installation, commissioning and handover, this could be a really interesting next move.

moira” recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in the Scottish Borders to recruit an experienced Project Supervisor.

This isn’t simply a maintenance role. You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering engineering and maintenance projects across a busy operational manufacturing site, working with contractors, engineering teams and other departments to make sure everything is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What will you be doing?

• Planning, scheduling and coordinating engineering projects
• Managing contractors and third parties on site
• Reviewing contractor RAMS
• Managing Permit to Work, Hot Work, Confined Space and Lock-Out/Tag-Out processes
• Coordinating work around live plant and operational requirements
• Monitoring project progress and keeping key people updated
• Identifying issues and finding practical solutions
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
• Working closely with maintenance, production and other departments
• Making sure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained throughout

What are we looking for?

You could come from either a mechanical or electrical background and may currently be working as a Project Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Team Leader.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• A strong mechanical or electrical engineering background
• Experience delivering engineering or maintenance projects within manufacturing, process, heavy industry or another complex industrial environment
• Experience managing contractors and engineering work on site
• Good knowledge of RAMS, Permit to Work, isolations/LOTO and safe systems of work
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach and the confidence to take ownership of projects

The benefits

• Site bonus
• 36 days holiday
• Generous pension with company contributions of up to 8%
• Income Protection Scheme
• Life assurance
• Training and professional development
• Occupational health services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• EV charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service awards
• Company social events
• Angling permit for the River Whiteadder
• Local guesthouse accommodation available at a cost

Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week | Permanent

Please note that applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you’ve built your career in engineering and are looking for a role where you can combine your technical knowledge with project delivery, contractor management and problem solving, I’d love to hear from you.