Overview
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We’re seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our Girvan Distillery to lead the charge in transforming our infrastructure, driving technical excellence, and delivering high impact projects that keep our distillery world class.
What you’ll be doing
* Develop deep technical expertise to solve plant challenges, boost productivity, and lead health, safety, and environmental improvements.
* Scope, justify, and execute capital projects from concept to commissioning with precision, value, and compliance.
* Drive technology innovation and generate intellectual property that sets us apart.
* Translate development needs into Site Master Plans, 5-year roadmaps, and budget proposals.
* Communicate complex technical insights to non-technical and senior audiences to support commercial decisions.
* Implement governance frameworks, develop engineering standards, and ensure operational continuity across bottling and distilling.
* Monitor buildings and utilities to maximise efficiency, minimise risk, and future-proof our assets.
About You
You’re a problem solver with a strong background in complex engineering environments and a proven ability to deliver high impact projects. Comfortable navigating shifting priorities, you balance multiple initiatives with clarity and precision. Your communication skills allow you to translate technical insights for non-technical and senior audiences alike, making you a trusted voice in cross functional decision-making. You’re passionate about continuous improvement, sustainability, and innovation, and you thrive in collaborative settings where your expertise can influence and inspire.
What can we offer you?
* We offer a competitive salary and benefits designed to promote our employees' financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy or sell some holiday entitlement.
* Private Healthcare and remote GP service.
* Defined contribution pension plan with company contributions up to 8–10% depending on employee contributions; salary sacrifice options available.
* Employee Assistance Programme offering practical, impartial support on medical, financial, legal, home and family matters.
* Life Assurance cover.
* Product allocation to enjoy our portfolio of brands.
* Cycle to Work scheme with savings opportunities.
* Annual personal charitable contribution benefit for volunteering or fundraising up to £1,000.
* Learning resources to help you be your best self.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industry
* Beverage Manufacturing
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