Process/Project Engineer

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kilmarnock is looking for a Process/Project Engineer to oversee capital projects from conception to completion. The successful candidate will manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and collaborate with various teams. A background in process or project engineering in a regulated manufacturing setting is essential. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension and healthcare

Employee perks

Long-term growth opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Background in process/project engineering within a regulated environment.
• Experience working with P&IDs is advantageous.
• Health & Safety qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to handover.
• Scope and plan work, managing budgets and contractors.
• Coordinate across teams including production, finance, and HSE.

Skills

Process engineering background

Project engineering experience

Managing contractors

Knowledge of handling equipment

Understanding of engineering standards

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

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 preferred
• 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.