Project Engineer in Fife

Are you an electrically minded Project Engineer ready to lead exciting capital projects in Leven?

Position Summary

The Project Engineer (Level 5) will join the Global Brands Supply Project Engineering team, supporting capital expenditure projects across manufacturing sites including distillation, brewing, spirits and beer packaging, and maturation warehousing. The role is primarily focused on delivering capital projects safely, efficiently, and to the correct technical specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop requirement specifications in collaboration with Operations and other teams.
• Apply specialist knowledge to deliver capex projects to the correct technical standards.
• Prepare cost estimates and project schedules.
• Manage efficient spend for capex projects.
• Coordinate and manage external resources and contractors.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: capital approval, financial tracking, forecasting, and closure.
• Manage construction activities and supervise commissioning processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (Electrical bias preferred).
• Proven experience in managing capital expenditure projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering project lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage contractors, budgets, and schedules effectively.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Project Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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