Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Project Engineer (Permanent)
Project Engineer

Sector: FMCG Manufacturing

Shift: Days!

Salary: £52,000 - £58,000

Location:

Uddingston, Glasgow

I am currently working with a large, market-leading FMCG manufacturer, operating with state-of-the-art, highly automated production facilities, to recruit an experienced Project Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that continues to invest heavily in capital engineering projects, automation, and continuous improvement. The successful Project Engineer will take ownership of site-based capital projects with budgets, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

As a Project Engineer, you will work closely with engineering and operational management teams to define project scope, objectives, and performance standards in line with company policies. You will manage projects from initial concept through to implementation and handover, taking full accountability for timelines, cost control, and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities - Project Engineer:

Lead site-based capital engineering projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance
Manage project budgets, timelines, and delivery to ensure completion on time and within budget
Provide regular project updates, tracking progress against key milestones
Plan and coordinate resources, including labour, equipment, and materials
Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, managing changes to scope, cost, and timelines
Ensure full HSE compliance, including contractor management, and deliver projects to specification with successful handover to operations
Essential Requirements - Project Engineer:

Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through to implementation
Engineering qualification and/or project management qualification
Manufacturing background, ideally within FMCG
Strong understanding of capital project management, budgeting, and scheduling
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
The Project Engineer Will Benefit From:

Competitive salary
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Opportunity to work on significant capital and automation projects
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a large FMCG organisation
Stable, growing business with continued site investment
If you are interested in this role and feel you have the right experience and background, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Salma at Pioneer Selection.

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