Process/Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy engineering and manufacturing site in Kilmarnock is looking for a Process/Project Engineer to lead capital projects. This hands-on role requires a strong background in engineering, collaboration with various teams, and effective management of budgets and timelines. The position offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, and flexible working arrangements, with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension

Healthcare

Employee perks

Long-term opportunity with growth potential

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Background in process or project engineering within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with contractor management and project coordination.
• Knowledge of handling equipment, utilities, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to handover, ensuring safety and timelines.
• Scope and plan work while managing budgets and coordinating teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and suppliers.

Skills

Process Engineering

Project Engineering

Problem Solving

Health & Safety

Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent Hands-on Experience

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

Job Description

Process/Project Engineer

Kilmarnock

Full-time | Permanent | Flexible Working

We're hiring for a Process/Project Engineer to join a busy and growing engineering and manufacturing site where investment and improvement projects are a key focus. You'll take the lead on a range of capital projects, from concept through to handover, making sure everything is delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

This is a hands-on role that needs someone confident working with a range of teams from production and maintenance to HSE, finance, and suppliers. You'll be responsible for scoping and planning the work, managing budgets, coordinating contractors, and keeping everything moving in the right direction.

The role would suit someone with a process or project engineering background who enjoys solving technical problems and seeing projects through from start to finish.

What we're looking for

• Background in process or project engineering within a highly regulated manufacturing environment (chemical or mechanical engineering background)
• Comfortable managing contractors and coordinating project teams
• Knowledge of handling equipment, utilities, and plant systems
• Experience working with P&IDs would be very advantageous
• Good understanding of engineering standards, risk assessments and compliance
• Health & Safety qualification
• Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension, healthcare, and employee perks
• Long-term opportunity with real scope to grow
• Flexible working - can be discussed

If you like the sound of leading practical engineering projects that make a real difference on site, we'd like to hear from you.