Senior Project Engineer

OverviewAre you a seasoned engineer with a passion for leading impactful projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re partnering with a leading FMCG organisation to recruit a

Senior Project Engineer

for their site in Glasgow.

This is a high-profile role where you’ll lead capital and revenue projects from concept to completion, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance across engineering operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Leadership : Manage end-to-end delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality targets.

Technical Authority : Provide expert guidance on equipment, processes, and standards, and lead the adoption of new technologies.

Strategic Planning : Support long-term capital investment planning through feasibility studies and budget forecasting.

Compliance and Safety : Embed health, safety, and environmental standards into every project.

Contractor and Financial Oversight : Manage external contractors and budgets, with authority over capital contracts up to £20k.

Continuous Improvement : Lead initiatives to enhance site reliability and operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

Degree-qualified in

Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Packaging Engineering .

Minimum

5 years’ experience

in an FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environment.

Strong project management credentials (APM or PMP).

NEBOSH or IOSH certification.

Knowledge of

ISO9001, ISO14001, and BRC

standards.

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