Project Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Bothwell is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage site-based capital engineering projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from conception to implementation, focusing on safety and compliance. Strong project management skills and an engineering qualification are essential. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, enhanced parental leave, and a clear path for career progression within a growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Manufacturing background, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of capital project management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based capital engineering projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and ensure completion on time and within budget.
• Provide regular project updates, tracking progress against key milestones.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Project management qualification

Job description

Project Engineer

Sector: FMCG Manufacturing

Shift: Days!

Salary: 52,000 -orzyst 58,000

Location: Uddingston, Glasgow

I am currently working with a large, market-leading FMCG manufacturer, operating with state-of-the-art, highly automated production facilities, to recruit an experienced Project Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that continues to invest heavily in capital engineering projects, automation, and continuous improvement. The successful Project Engineer will take ownership of site-based capital projects with budgets, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

As a Project Engineer, you will work closely with engineering and operational management teams to define project scope, objectives, and performance standards in line with company policies. You will manage projects from initial concept through to implementation and handover, taking full accountability for timelines, cost control, and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-based capital engineering projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and delivery to ensure completion on time and within budget.
• Provide regular project updates, tracking progress against key milestones.
• Plan and coordinate resources, including labour, equipment, and materials. പരിപാടി
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, managing changes to scope, cost, and timelines.
• Ensure full HSE compliance, including contractor management, and deliver projects to specification with successful handover to operations.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Engineering qualification and / or project management qualification.
• Manufacturing background, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of capital project management, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity to work on significant capital and automation projects.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a large FMCG organisation.

Stable, growing business with continued site investment.

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the right experience and background, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Salma at Pioneer Selection.

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