Project Engineer - Global Scotch Capex

Diageo Americas; Elgin; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo Global Engineering in Moray/Elgin is inviting a Project Engineer to lead capital expenditure projects across a broad Scotch footprint, including Speyside, the Highlands, and Islay. You will collaborate with site operations, technical and business partners to deliver value and ensure alignment with Safety, Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation goals.

The role emphasizes multi-discipline CapEx delivery, strong budgeting and scheduling, and effective contractor management, with travel

Qualifications

• Experience in liquid process plant design, installation and commissioning.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical is essential.
• Strong project management background with APM, Prince2 or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards NEBOSH qualification is important.
• Full clean UK driving license required due to travel responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist engineering knowledge to deliver single-discipline and multi-discipline CapEx projects to detailed technical specifications.
• Lead scope, budget, quality, and scheduling for CapEx projects.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of external contractors and suppliers.
• Support operations teams in developing a long-term strategy for site assets.
• Deliver annual CapEx plans across Scotch, ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with external resources/contractors and deploy appropriate resources for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Liquid process plant design

Project management

APM/Prince2

NEBOSH (willing to pursue)

Driving license

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Diageo Global Engineering in Moray/Elgin is inviting a Project Engineer to lead capital expenditure projects across a broad Scotch footprint, including Speyside, the Highlands, and Islay. You will collaborate with site operations, technical and business partners to deliver value and ensure alignment with Safety, Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation goals.

The role emphasizes multi-discipline CapEx delivery, strong budgeting and scheduling, and effective contractor management, with travel