We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Engineering Team at a large UK-based manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in delivering capital projects and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment in FMCG. This position is on the outskirts of Glasgow
Reporting to the Site Engineering Lead, you will lead engineering projects that improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and overall site performance.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Leading and delivering capital engineering projects
Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
Managing project budgets, timelines, and resources
Coordinating internal teams and external contractors
Communicating progress and risks to key stakeholders
Supporting automation and process improvement initiatives
Maintaining quality standards throughout project delivery
Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
Project values typically range from £50k to £5m.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Engineering qualification (apprentice-trained, ideally to degree level)
Experience in project engineering or project management
Strong understanding of CDM regulations and contractor control
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency with engineering design software (e.g. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM)
Strong organisational and self-management skills
Desirable:
Experience delivering large-scale capital projects
18th Edition Certificate (Beneficial)
Mentoring or coaching experience
Knowledge of compliance and quality systems
Personal Attributes
You will be:
Confident and resilient
Able to work under pressure
A strong communicator
Collaborative and professional
Comfortable challenging existing processes
Focused on continuous improvement
Highly organised with excellent time management