Senior Project Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing
📍 Scotland (commutable) | 💷 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Are you an experienced Engineer with a strong track record of delivering capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This leading FMCG business is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their team and take ownership of high-impact projects that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.
The role:
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Lead capital and revenue engineering projects from concept to commissioning
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Provide technical leadership on new equipment, processes, and standards
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Develop and deliver feasibility studies and 5-year capital planning support
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards (ISO, BRC)
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Manage contractors, budgets, and commercial aspects of project delivery
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations
What you’ll bring:
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Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Packaging Engineering
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5+ years’ experience in FMCG / high-volume manufacturing
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Strong project management background (APM/PMP)
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Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, and BRC standards
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NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
What’s on offer:
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Competitive salary + uncapped bonus
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Pension, healthcare cash plan, life assurance
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Up to 34 days holiday + flexible trading
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Staff discounts, cash-back schemes & free products on site
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Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
This is an exciting chance to step into a pivotal engineering role within a respected and innovative FMCG manufacturer. If you’re looking to shape the future of production through smart, sustainable engineering solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration or send your CV to sdevine@hrcrecruitment.co.uk