Project Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation

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

Job summary

William Grant & Sons is seeking a forward-thinking Project Engineer (E&I) to lead impactful engineering projects at their Dufftown Distillery. The ideal candidate will have a solid Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering background, project management experience, and a commitment to safety and sustainable practices. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing financial wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Private Healthcare

Defined contribution pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance cover

Product allocation

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning resources

Qualifications

• Solid background in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Project management experience with the ability to juggle priorities and hit milestones.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering cutting-edge E&I projects, from upgrades to full installations.
• Managing contractor relationships, safety protocols, and budgets.
• Driving automation and smart control solutions.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Introduction

At William Grant & Sons, every drop we craft carries a legacy of innovation, passion, and excellence. Now, we’re looking for a forward-thinking Project Engineer (E&I) to help shape the future of our Dufftown Distillery, one of the cornerstones of our award-winning portfolio.

This is your chance to drive impactful engineering projects from concept to completion in a site steeped in tradition but always looking forward.

Main Responsibility

• Designing and delivering cutting-edge E&I projects, from upgrades to full installations
• During project delivery you’ll be working within a multi-disciplined project team, utilising your EC&I background and wider engineering experience to compliment the groups capabilities.
• Managing contractor relationships, safety protocols, and budgets with confidence
• Driving automation and smart control solutions that keep us on the leading edge
• Troubleshooting complex challenges and implementing long-term solutions
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to futureproof our distilling excellence

Our Ideal Candidate

• A solid background in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing
• Project management experience with the ability to juggle priorities and hit milestones
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance, and sustainable practices
• Sharp problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions
• A team-oriented mindset and the passion to make a real impact

At Dufftown, you’ll be part of a community that respects tradition but embraces the future. Apply now and engineer your career in one of the most iconic distilleries in the world.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1, per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.