Project Engineer

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic and Noble Oak American Whiskey. Edrington also has strategic partnerships for No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey.

• Salary range: £37,600 - £47,000
• Contract: Permanent
• 37 days holiday + 4 Giving More Days
• Attractive pension
• Share reward scheme
• Global wellbeing programme
• Product Allowance

• Working with the Project Engineering Manager to successfully deliver our annual capital investment plans
• Provide engineering support for the capital investment programme, providing specialist advice as appropriate, working with all members of the engineering team to incorporate new equipment and systems as required.
• Establish a close interface with the manufacturing teams (bottling, whisky processing and logistics) and technical teams (quality, liquid quality, H&S, environment) to ensure effective and safe delivery of projects and improvement activities.
• Ensure accurate and up to date technical information and drawings (layout, P&ID, electrical) aligned with projects and plant/ infrastructure modifications.
• Ensure Edrington remain an industry leader in innovative process control and new technologies.
• Support our sustainability strategy through implementation of best practice for energy efficiency and sustainable technologies and design.
• Work with Project Engineering Manager and wider Engineering management team to horizon scan for opportunities to leverage new technologies, improve quality, efficient and resilience of current processes and ensure that we remain compliant with changes in legislation

• Development of project initiation material including requirement specifications, engineering design, budget, and tendering.
• Planning and implementation of project activity including the provision of Safe Systems of Work (Permits, Isolations, Risk Assessment and Methods).
• Management of contractors/subcontractors during installation and handover of capital investment and repair & maintenance works.
• Liaising with engineering and production colleagues to ensure the safe and effective delivery of work activities.
• Ensuring that all plant and equipment is designed and delivered to meet legislative requirements.