Project Engineer

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Suntory Global Spirits are seeking a Project Engineer to lead and deliver engineering projects across our Scottish distilleries. You will manage various scale multi-disciplined capital projects from concept through to handover, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and external contractors to improve reliability, safety, sustainability, and production capability while preserving the heritage and character of our sites. This role is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract based on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of projects related to process engineering, energy, water and wastewater optimisation through a documented Phased Project Work Process.
• Work independently and with teams to develop project scopes and lead design review meetings.
• Coordinate 3rd party engineers, contractors, construction schedules, modify actions as necessary to work with production schedules, track spending and expenditures, and perform all other activities necessary for efficient project management.
• Develop new projects, validate cost savings and execute projects.
• Involved with capital planning, developing scopes, and creating specifications, cost estimating, cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare presentations for approval, project execution, manage contractors, manage project teams, and status communication.
• Manage the Early Equipment Management (EEM) processes across the business, providing monthly reporting to the Senior Management team against the agreed strategy and targets, and supporting the maintenance of an effective project management strategy.
• Define project scope, establish project schedules, track progress and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Interpret technical drawings, prepare specification documents and provide technical guidance to wider project teams.
• Create and issue project POs, manage finance tracker, forecasting and cost variations, and report on project cost KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Architectural discipline or equivalent trades experience.
• Professional qualification in project management, such as APM or PMP. Ability to obtain within first year if not currently PMP/AMP certified.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience ideally within the Scotch Whisky industry or a similar FMCG environment, engaging with key Business Leaders.
• A strong grounding in project management and demonstrable experience in leading projects within a similar working environment.
• A solid understanding of both current legislation and quality standards.
• Possess a valid driver's license, for driving to remote plants.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Auto-Cad for project documentation development.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and geographies. Requirement for occasional travel and time away from home.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.