Interim Project Engineer - REMOTE £560

1st Executive Ltd; Scotland; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Scotland to lead capital projects focused on automation and operational technology. You will manage stakeholders, budgets, and timelines while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in engineering and project management. If you're passionate about driving impactful projects, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in engineering and project management.
• Strong technical background in MES, automation, and control systems.
• Skilled communicator engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from design to commissioning.
• Drive improvements in operational technology infrastructure.
• Manage stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Stakeholder communication

Automation

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering/Science

Recognised project management certification

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Networking and control systems

Packaging machinery

Job description

Overview

Join a global FMCG leader at the forefront of digital supply chain transformation. This FTSE 100 leader is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to deliver cutting-edge automation and Operational Technology Infrastructure projects across their worldwide manufacturing network.

Role

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from design to commissioning.
• Drive improvements in operational technology infrastructure.
• Deliver projects in Automation, Manufacturing Executions Systems (MES), packaging systems, and IT/OT integration.
• Manage stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards.

Required

• 10+ years\' experience in engineering and project management within FMCG, Manufacturing, or similar.
• Strong technical background in MES, automation, packaging machinery, networking, and control systems.
• Awareness of cybersecurity in manufacturing environments.
• Skilled communicator able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Degree in Engineering / Science and recognised project management certification.

Be part of a global team shaping the future of connected manufacturing. If you\'re passionate about automation, digitalisation, and delivery of impactful projects, this role is for you.

Apply asap or email [e-mail] to discuss.