Project Engineer - IT/OT

Diageo; Leven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo seeks a capable Project Manager to lead Capital Expenditure projects from concept through handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and rigorous risk mitigation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and maintain compliance with safety standards across the project lifecycle.

The role requires experience in industrial environments, proficiency with MS Project and SAP DEP, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering or equivalent with relevant discipline.
• APM PMQ or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Project management for Capital Expenditure projects from concept to handover.
• Proactive ownership of project outcomes and driving progress.
• Develop detailed delivery plans with budgets, schedule and risk analysis.
• Actively manage risk throughout the project lifecycle with robust mitigation.
• Control scope to prevent overruns and document changes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and maintain strong documentation.
• Provide status updates using reporting tools and frameworks.
• Capture learnings and drive improvements to standards and ways of working.

Skills

Industrial experience

Project management

MS 365

MS Project

AutoCAD

OT / industrial networking

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Engineering drawings

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Process/CE&I) or HND/HNC

APM PMQ or willingness to pursue

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

MS Project

SAP DEP

AutoCAD

Job description

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations

About the role:

• Project management for Capital Expenditure projects from concept through to handover
• Proactive ownership of project outcomes and the driving force of project progress
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise based on risk
• Develop detailed project delivery plans including budgets, schedule and risk analysis/mitigation
• Actively manage risk throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring robust mitigation plans
• Control scope, preventing cost & schedule overrun and documenting/approving any changes
• Demonstrate influence and leadership to build and lead multi-disciplinary project teams
• Maintain rigour in project documentation
• Use existing reporting tools and frameworks to provide project status & progress updates
• Capture learnings during projects and suggest improvements to standards or ways of working
• Support development of improved ways of working including new tools and templates
• Willingness and drive to lead a culture of safety throughout project delivery, from design, implementation and across the lifecycle of industrial assets
• Partner with operational teams and supplier to champion safety culture
• Ensure compliance with relevant construction safety regulations and site safety standards (e.g. UK-CDM, Ireland-Construction regs)
• Ensure installations are compliant with relevant industrial safety regulations (e.g. machine safety, explosive atmospheres, COMAH)
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis and ensure completion of corrective & preventative actions.
• Apply Engineering technical expertise in relevant discipline to develop solutions suitable for industrial applications
• General technical awareness and understanding of wide range of relevant technical disciplines (e.g. civil, mechanical/process, electrical, process control systems)
• Translate non-technical project scopes into technical requirements that can be used in engineering designs (specification)
• Manage external design partners to ensure robust designs that meet project requirements. If required able to independently complete basic designs
• Ensure installations meet required quality standards and apply validation processes
• Collaborate with technical SMEs to ensure compliance with internal and external standards & legislation (e.g. construction safety, PUWER, cyber security, process safety)
• Understand & interpret engineering drawings
• Lead design reviews and ensure technical integrity of solutions
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, sustainability improvements and process improvements through engineering solutions
• Actively manage relationships with site teams from Operator level (L6/L7), Leadership (L5) and Senior Leadership (L4)
• Support Lead PE and Technical Manager with comms & relationships to Director level (L3)
• Manage conflicting priorities between stakeholder groups (e.g. site teams, contractors, procurement)
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are kept informed on project schedule/cost/risk and provide relevant context to support operations and reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships and deliverables including safety, quality, cost, scope & schedule
• Administer contracts in line with company policies and legal requirements
• Partner with procurement to manage commercial risk across project portfolio, especially on high value or high-risk projects
• Critically assess cost proposals from suppliers & contractors and drive value for Diageo through negotiation and innovation
• Support internal finance teams with development of NPV analysis and ROI calculations
• Develop detailed project budgets with appropriate levels of contingency through estimating, tendering & concept design
• Maintain accurate project cash flow forecast & actively control project budgets across project lifecycle
• Drive value and performance from suppliers

Skills:

• 3-5 years in similar industrial environment
• Previous experience of managing engineering projects
• Experience in use of Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience in use of Project Management software (MS Project preferred)
• Basic use of SAP DEP
• Familiarity of AutoCAD tools
• Electrical Infrastructure/Switchgear, Motor/Inverter Control.
• Operational Technology (OT) including industrial networking
• PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms
• Experience deploying site infrastructure/network upgrades (brownfield & greenfield)
• Practical awareness of ISA 95/88
• Experience delivering IT/OT integration projects including OT centric cybersecurity risk mgt
• Process and packaging equipment integration

Education & Certifications:

• Relevant Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Process, Chemical, CE&I) or HND/HNC with Experience (CEng desirable)
• Project Management (APM PMQ/equivalent or willing to work towards)
• Safety (NEBOSH Certificate

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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