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Diageo

Project Engineer

Diageo

. Collaborate with site operations, technical and business partnering functions to lead capital expenditure projects .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeElgin • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading capital expenditure projects with a focus on engineering principles, project management, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementEngineering QualificationsCapEx Project DeliveryHealth, Safety, And Environmental ComplianceLiquid Process Plant Design

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
CapEx Project ManagementLiquid Process Plant DesignInstallation And CommissioningBudget ManagementScope ManagementQuality AssuranceSchedulingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
APMPrince2
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineering QualificationNEBOSH QualificationFull Clean UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Scotch IndustryDistilleriesMaltingsCo-ProductsBio-Energy Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with site operations, technical and business partnering functions to lead capital expenditure projects
  • Apply specialist engineering knowledge to deliver single-discipline and multi-discipline CapEx projects to detailed technical specifications
  • Lead scope, budget, quality, and scheduling for CapEx projects
  • Coordinate and lead external contractors and suppliers
  • Support operations teams in developing long-term site asset strategies
  • Deliver annual CapEx plans across Scotch on time, within budget, and in line with business expectations
  • Collaborate with external resources and contractors and deploy appropriate resources for project delivery
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
  • Support projects across distilleries, maltings, co-products, and bio-energy facilities across Scotland

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Prior experience in liquid process plant design, installation and commissioning
  • Qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) are essential
  • Strong background in project management
  • APM, Prince2, or equivalent qualification
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Willingness to work towards a NEBOSH qualification if not already held
  • Full clean UK driving licence held for more than 1 year
  • Willingness and ability to travel to sites, including Elgin and locations across the Scotch footprint

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility in working arrangements
  • Reasonable adjustments available during the application process