Project Engineer

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Job Description : Project Engineer Leven Permanent Closing Date: Midnight 23rd September Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams! Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. Join our Global Brands Supply Project Engineering team and play a key role in delivering capital investment projects that shape the future of our manufacturing and distillation operations. Combining engineering expertise with collaboration, innovation, and project leadership, you will drive projects from feasibility to completion. You will craft safe, balanced, and high-performing solutions that unlock long-term value. Key Responsibilities Deliver CapEx projects across our sites, from scope development through to commissioning and close-out. Partner with Operations and key collaborators to develop project requirements, technical specifications and arguments. Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts and governance to ensure successful delivery. Lead external contractors and suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. Champion health, safety and environmental excellence during every phase of the project. Identify and apply new technologies, guidelines and innovative solutions to improve performance. Build strong partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Risk & Governance and technical specialist teams. Use data, analytics and structured problem-solving approaches to drive continuous improvement and solve complex challenges. Act as a role model for collaborative working, root-cause problem solving and a culture of continuous learning. Lead end-to-end delivery of engineering and capital projects, managing scope, budget, risks, and timelines. Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including contractor management under CDM 2015. Support process safety activities, including PRA, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and SIS reviews. Ensure projects align with DSEAR and PUWER requirements. Drive continuous improvement, find opportunities for innovation, and deliver balanced operational benefits. Provide clear project governance, reporting, and communication throughout the project lifecycle. About You We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the management of engineering initiatives and capital undertakings that support innovation, performance, and growth across our operations. You'll take ownership of projects starting from the feasibility stage through final delivery. You will ensure they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. With experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Process-related engineering, you'll bring expertise in delivering projects in production, industrial, or operational settings. You'll be a collaborative relationship builder who thrives on turning ideas into results, driving continuous improvement, and bringing value through strong partner engagement. What You'll Bring Experience delivering end-to-end engineering or capital projects within a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment. Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Process Engineering, or a related field. Strong collaborator management, communication, and project planning skills. Knowledge of PRA, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, SIS, DSEAR, and PUWER. NEBOSH (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification). PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management qualification. Working with us 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. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Cameronbridge Additional Locations : Leven DSS Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-19