Project Engineer

SRG; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a prominent FMCG organization in Glasgow. This high-profile role entails managing engineering projects from concept to completion and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management credentials (APM or PMP preferred).
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of engineering projects.
• Provide expert guidance on equipment, processes, and standards.
• Support long-term capital investment planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Packaging Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for leading impactful projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're partnering with a leading FMCG organisation to recruit a Senior Project Engineer for their site in Glasgow. This is a high-profile role where you'll lead capital and revenue projects from concept to completion, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance across engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage end-to-end delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Technical Authority: Provide expert guidance on equipment, processes, and standards, and lead the adoption of new technologies.
• Strategic Planning: Support long-term capital investment planning through feasibility studies and budget forecasting.
• Compliance & Safety: Embed health, safety, and environmental standards into every project.
• Contractor & Financial Oversight: Manage external contractors and budgets, with authority over capital contracts up to £20k.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance site reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Packaging Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management credentials (APM or PMP preferred).
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, and BRC standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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