Project Engineer

at  Pernod Ricard

Project Engineer
Your Manager: Engineering Projects Manager
Team: Manufacturing, Engineering
Location: Dumbarton
Be part of something big
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.
Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.
Your new team
This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.
The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.
The Manufacturing Engineering department provides innovative solutions to Process, Re-Engineering and Continuous Improvement projects or issues with Capital Projects team being responsible for delivery of Major and Sundry Capital Projects including investigation, solution, design, estimation, implementation, installation, and commissioning throughout Manufacturing.
Your unique contribution
The Project Engineer will deliver projects on time and in budget in line with stakeholder requirements and support the delivery of the strategic vision and roadmap.
You will have five main areas of responsibility:
Project Definition & Management – to capture requirements and scope definition for a varied range of site capital projects values ranging from £50k to £5m including preparing engineering estimates to support business case decision making. You will manage cross functional teams to execute CAPEX projects across all functions assuming responsibility for all aspects of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle including; business case development, optioneering, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover and take responsibility for budget, timescale, scope and HSE compliance to ensure projects are delivered to meet business needs and that plant and equipment outages are in line with maintaining sustained customer service
Design Management – to manage the engineering design process to ensure that all design packages are fully integrated and comply with relevant codes, standards, and legislation. You will provide technical expertise to correctly specify and cost relevant elements for Capital Expenditure Projects including Electrical/PLC systems, Bottling/Packaging equipment, Mechanical systems or Process plant and prepare and maintain configuration of drawings, schedules, and documentation for new or existing assets to ensure accurate record keeping and integration with the Asset and Drawing Management Systems.
Construction/Installation/Commissioning – to manage the construction phase in line with regulations and company procedures and produce detailed commissioning plans, taking responsibility for the completion of all commissioning activities and snag resolution. You will also plan and attend key equipment supplier visits including reference visits, Pre-delivery inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests.
Continuous Improvement – to identify improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment performance and safety and develop new systems or methods of working to improve project delivery processes. You will also conduct post project appraisals and lessons learned activities.
Safety – to proactively manage safety to company, group and national standards. You will manage multi-disciplined teams and employed contractors, including health, safety, and environmental implications whilst on site and conduct safety tours and audits, as necessary.
Who you’ll be working with
Internally, you will collaborate with the wider Engineering team as well as other areas of Manufacturing, including Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Bottling, Quality, Health and Safety and New Product Development as well as other functions such as Finance.
Externally, you will collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard.
Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

• Have a degree in Mechanical or Process/Chemical Engineering or another relevant subject with experience in a similar role with installation of bottling and/or packaging equipment or installation of Whisky or Chemical process installations.
• Are a Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
• Have experience of managing Design, Installation and Commissioning of process plant installations.
• Know, understand, and can apply project management procedures and are able to use CAD, Word, Excel, MS Project, and other appropriate software packages.
• Can provide leadership and drive in managing change when implementing new systems to ensure completion on time, within budget and to the right quality.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Our mix of benefits
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!
You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.
We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.
We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.
Responsible drinking
As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.
In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.
In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.
Closing Date for Applications:
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Job Posting End Date:
2024-05-01
Target Hire Date:
2024-07-15
Target End Date

Please refer the Job description for details