Project Engineer

William Grant & Sons; Girvan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists at William Grant & Sons for an experienced Project Engineer to lead capital projects at the Girvan distilling site. You will enhance site capabilities, improve process efficiencies, and work in a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovative approaches.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare service

Defined contribution pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance coverage

Product allocations from brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning resources for personal development

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent project management experience required.
• Expertise in electrical, controls & instrumentation engineering essential.
• Experience in project management methodologies and environmental compliance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage scoping, design, and delivery of capital projects.
• Conduct financial analyses and prepare capex submissions.
• Deliver projects that meet stakeholder expectations within scope and timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Controls & Instrumentation

Communication

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management Experience

Job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Girvan distilling site. You'll develop and deliver Capital & Special Revenue projects to increase site capabilities and improve process efficiencies within the WG&S Operations Business Unit.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the scoping, design, and delivery of capital projects at the Girvan site.
• Work with a multi-disciplined project team, utilizing your EC&I background to complement the group's capabilities during project delivery.
• Implement capital projects to address plant issues, equipment obsolescence, capacity and productivity increases, health & safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Identify and quantify development plans for input into our site Master Plans, including budgets and justifications.
• Provide detailed data to support project prioritization and manage projects from conception to completion, including:

• Developing project concepts and approaches with comprehensive and realistic requirements.
• Conducting financial analyses and preparing full capex submissions with clear investment cases.
• Identifying potential suppliers, developing sourcing strategies, tendering, and optimizing costs while ensuring contractual protections.
• Delivering projects that meet stakeholder expectations within scope, quality, cost, and timelines.

Delivery includes coordinating installation activities, creating commissioning documentation, rolling out training and handover materials, and maintaining financial controls and reporting.

Our Ideal Candidate

Trust and respect are vital. We seek someone with a degree or equivalent project management experience, with expertise in electrical, controls & instrumentation engineering. Experience in project management methodologies, continuous improvement, health & safety, environmental compliance, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Are you that 'Rare Character' we are looking for?

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary and benefits promoting financial wellbeing, including a bonus plan.
• Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell holidays.
• Private healthcare and Doctor@Hand remote GP service.
• A defined contribution pension plan with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support on various matters.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Product allocations from our portfolio of brands.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Opportunities to claim charitable donations.
• Learning resources for personal development.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons is a place where Rare Characters thrive. We value every employee for their unique skills, experience, and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion are central to our culture, fostering an environment where everyone can be their best.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

"Have your best work day every day" is our philosophy, built on trust and flexibility to empower employees. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements during recruitment.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion guide our recruitment to ensure an inclusive process aligning with our values.