Job Description :
Engineering Programme Manager – Scotch
Location: Scotland (with travel across Scotch sites)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 10th September
About Us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company. We bring iconic brands to life, from Johnnie Walker to Guinness, thanks to the creativity, commitment, and passion of our people.
Join us, and you’ll be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture where we explore bold ideas, learn from each other, and build a future worth celebrating.
About Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Our Supply Chain & Manufacturing team is at the heart of creating and delivering our products – sourcing ingredients, producing in world-class facilities, and ensuring our brands reach consumers in perfect condition. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ employees work in this area, spanning 100 sites in over 30 countries. Together, we solve complex challenges, innovate sustainably, and work towards our Society 2030: Spirit of Progress goals.
About Global Engineering
Diageo’s Global Engineering team is a trusted partner that safely delivers best-in-class engineering solutions, bringing Diageo products to the world. We define, build, and embed best practice for all capital engineering projects. In some markets we directly execute projects; in others, we provide specialist support and guidance in areas such as packaging solutions, sustainability, master planning, digital and automation, process and engineering safety, and best practice project execution.
As Diageo grows our world-class Scotch portfolio and creates a more sustainable future, Global Engineering sits at the centre of this ambition. We plan and brilliantly execute complex programmes that shape the future of Scotch.
About the Role

As Engineering Programme Manager – Scotch, you’ll be responsible for leading and delivering engineering programmes that improve performance, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across our Scotch operations.

• Location: Based in Scotland, with regular travel across Scotch sites and approx. 10% international travel for vendor FATs and global collaboration.
• Reporting Line: Reports to David Pugh, leading a core team of around 2 Project Engineers plus extended resources.
• Budget Responsibility: Manage an annual Capex cashflow of ~$20m across multiple projects.
• Scope: Programmes may include distilling equipment, bottling and packaging lines, automation and digital systems, utilities, warehousing and logistics infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of engineering professionals and extended resources.
• Oversee the planning and execution of maintenance, upgrades, and engineering projects across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
• Manage large, complex projects and multiple concurrent programmes through effective contract and supplier management.
• Implement supplier development initiatives to enhance capability and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and track performance metrics in line with Diageo’s Global Engineering Delivery Excellence standards.
• Ensure all activities meet regulatory, safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Contribute to Diageo’s Society 2030 goals through projects that deliver carbon reduction, water efficiency, and circularity.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in a senior engineering leadership role within manufacturing or production.
• Recognised engineering accreditation or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-million-pound engineering programmes to time, budget, and quality.
• Strong experience in contract lifecycle management and supplier development.
• Broad technical understanding across distillation, packaging, utilities, and FMCG operations.
• Skilled in leading high-performing teams, developing capability, and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Why Join Us?
At Diageo, you’ll be part of something bigger – shaping the future of Scotch and our iconic brands while developing your career in a truly global business. You’ll work with talented people, enjoy opportunities for growth, and make a real impact on our performance and sustainability goals.
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Bring your passion, curiosity, and leadership to Diageo and help us create a career worth celebrating.
Diversity statement:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Edinburgh Park
Additional Locations :
Blackgrange, Cameronbridge, Glen Elgin, Leven DSS, Onyx, Glasgow
Job Posting Start Date :
2025-08-2

As Engineering Programme Manager – Scotch, you’ll be responsible for leading and delivering engineering programmes that improve performance, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across our Scotch operations.

• Location: Based in Scotland, with regular travel across Scotch sites and approx. 10% international travel for vendor FATs and global collaboration.
• Reporting Line: Reports to David Pugh, leading a core team of around 2 Project Engineers plus extended resources.
• Budget Responsibility: Manage an annual Capex cashflow of ~$20m across multiple projects.
• Scope: Programmes may include distilling equipment, bottling and packaging lines, automation and digital systems, utilities, warehousing and logistics infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of engineering professionals and extended resources.
• Oversee the planning and execution of maintenance, upgrades, and engineering projects across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
• Manage large, complex projects and multiple concurrent programmes through effective contract and supplier management.
• Implement supplier development initiatives to enhance capability and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and track performance metrics in line with Diageo’s Global Engineering Delivery Excellence standards.
• Ensure all activities meet regulatory, safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Contribute to Diageo’s Society 2030 goals through projects that deliver carbon reduction, water efficiency, and circularity