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Senior Project Engineer (North)

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (North) Location: Cumbernauld Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None? Lets Grow!!! We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter! Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact. For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours. At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste. We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges. There's never been a better time to join us! What we’re looking for… We are after a Senior Project Engineer to lead the successful execution of engineering projects from conception to completion. As our Senior Project Engineer you will possess a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong leadership to ensure projects meet business needs and are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards Your responsibilities will include... Project Management: You will lead and manage Capital and Revenue projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and according to the agreed-upon criteria. This includes preparing proposals, managing purchases, and overseeing installation and commissioning. You'll be the primary point of contact, providing regular updates to senior management and operational staff. Technical Leadership: As a technical lead, you'll guide project teams and provide expert advice on new equipment, processes, and technical problems. You'll also review and develop engineering standards for new equipment and testing to ensure the business uses the latest technology. Strategic Planning: A key part of the role is supporting the Project Engineering Manager in creating a 5-year capital plan. You'll conduct feasibility studies and provide budget estimates for proposed projects to help the business make informed decisions about future investments. Compliance and Safety: You are accountable for ensuring that all projects comply with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. This is a top priority, and you'll build these standards into every project from the outset. Contractor and Financial Management: You will be responsible for effective contractor management and will collaborate with the legal and procurement teams to prepare contracts for major purchases. You have the authority to choose preferred contractors for capital contracts up to £20,000 and can approve installation costs up to £1,000 within a project's budget. Continuous Improvement: You will lead projects focused on Continuous Improvement and efficiency, helping to make site operations more effective and reliable. What you’ll bring… A degree-level education in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical,Chemical, Packaging) is essential, coupled with at least five years of experience in an FMCG setting. This experience is crucial for understanding the unique demands of high-volume production and tight deadlines. Project Management: APM or PMP trained and knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile and traditional frameworks. Personal Attributes: You must be a creative, innovative, and self-motivated individual with a keen, analytical approach to problem-solving. A hands-on, practical mindset is vital, as is the ability to complete complex projects. Technical Expertise: Experience with financial software for budget control is also required. Furthermore, a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is mandatory, demonstrating a commitment to health and safety standards. Knowledge of Quality Systems: The job holder must be knowledgeable about a range of quality and safety standards, including ISO9001 (Quality Management), ISO14001 (Environmental Management), and BRC (British Retail Consortium) standards. Leadership and Communication: You will be expected to lead and motivate both internal project teams and external contractors daily. Strong communication skills are essential for managing these relationships and for providing effective training to engineers. You must also be able to manage commercial aspects of projects to ensure they remain within budget. Management of External Partners: You will be responsible for controlling and utilising consultants for tasks that fall outside your specialist knowledge, ensuring their work aligns with project goals and standards. What we offer… We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent. We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; Uncapped bonus linked to business performance Defined contribution Pension Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern) Flexible holiday trading Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits Healthcare Cash Plan Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc Life assurance Save as you earn scheme Staff sales discount Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales Annual salary review Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content And much more! To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here. We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition. While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now! Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Latest closing date for applications is 16th September Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now! #IND1

Cumbernauld, Glasgow, UK

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