Engineering Project Coordinator
Job Summary
Engineering Project Coordinator
Your Manager: Engineering Manager - Projects
Team: Global Engineering
Location: Kilmalid Dumbarton
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 6 months
Pernod Ricardis a worldwide leader in the spirits andchampagneindustry blending traditionalcraftsmanshipstate-of-the-artbrand development and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka Ricard pastis Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater gin Malibuliqueurand Mumm and Perrier-Jouëtchampagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposefulinclusiveand responsible culture of authentic conviviality
Chivas Brothersis the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky and is part of the Gold BrandUnitour global division for Aged Spirits & Champagne which bringstogether the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouëtand North American Distillers alongside Chivas Brothers. Our award-winning portfolio features some of the worlds most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands includingChivas Ballantines Royal Salute The Glenlivet andAberlourwhich are exported from Scotland to over 100 countries worldwide. As the worlds No.2 Scotch whisky producer with a 1600-strong team across 26 sites we are committed toupholding the heritage and pursuing the progress of Scotchand ensuring its sustainable future as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.
About the role
We are hiring an Engineering Project Coordinator to provide an effective and confidential financial control support and administration service within the Bottling & Blending Engineering Department.
Assisting the Regional Head of Engineering the Engineering Managers and teams in dealing with all Bottling & Blending Capital Projects in relation to plant & equipment buildings services etc within the remit of the Regional Head of Engineering.
What you will do
Financial Control
- Compile update and report on the Manufacturing Department Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) on a monthly quarterly and yearly basis advising and supporting the Regional Head of Engineering on progression against and conformance to the annual budget.
- Assist Engineering Managers with compilation of long-term budget planning phasing and tracking mechanisms.
- Process all submitted in budget Manufacturing and supplementary Authorisation for Expenditures (AFEs) and upload through Finance / Fixed Assets.
- Assist with investigation and process all asset disposal documentation.
- Proactively advise the Engineering Managers of out of budget AFEs for consideration and allocation with revisions to all CAPEX tracking and reporting documentation
- Drive correct documentation completion by reviewing all AFE partial and full completions through Project Engineers prior to submittal to Regional Head of Engineering for approval.
- Undertake the role of Key User for all company financial systems supporting and advising all Managers and Engineers within the Engineering Department as required.
- Create reports from systems to support the departmental objectives.
- Track and collate annually all relevant expenditure with Pernod Ricard group preferred suppliers eligible for rebate.
- Advise the Project Engineers in arranging journal entries as and when required.
- Drive the reconciliation of receipts and invoices at year end to support the Finance year end process and meet agreed budget targets.
Project Support
- Fulfil the role of travel coordinator / booker for the Engineering department managers and teams. Maintain all personal details for travellers with full confidentiality in support of this.
- Process all new supplier requests applicable to the Engineering Department via procurement system.
- Assist with the completion of all IT request requirements within the Manufacturing Projects DepartmentUndertake the role of Key User for all company travel processes including expenses in support of Project Managers and Engineers
- Compile update and train out Job Aids for all aspects under Key User roles for relevant systems to standardise and improve efficiencies within the Manufacturing Engineering Department
- Approver of purchase orders for Engineering Projects within agreed limits
Departmental Support
- Proactively drive the update of any relevant procedures/ approval routes for the department
- Control the filing and registers for all Manufacturing Project documentation.
- In support of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager administrate holidays and time off in lieu including updating and driving approval on the system.
- Compile and issue meeting minutes as required in support of the Manufacturing Engineering Projects Department
Yourskills andbackground
- Must possess / demonstrate excellent communication skills within the Company and with external organisations contractors suppliers etc. especially when dealing with people at all levels of any organisation.
- Able to create a strong personal impact and to confidently manage the high-profile aspects of the role including the confidential aspects of company information.
- High level of competency in administration skills coupled with the appropriate expertise in a variety of proprietary and business software packages.
- Responsive and ability to cope with necessary changes in priorities.
- Well-developed skills in organising self-motivation and planning work activities.
- Able to drive in support of role if required to attend other sites or suppliers on company business.
- High level of competence with figures and calculations
- Able to cope with a varied workload from plant & equipment buildings services etc in an organised professional and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to co-ordinate deadline compliance of all projects team members to meet the agreed objectives.
- Able to foster good relations with other areas of company while maintaining full confidentiality and integrity of the company.
Why join us
Collective Spirit
You will be part of a connected international community shaped by iconic brands a performance mindsetand a proud legacywhere collaboration fun and ambition coexist.
Craft your path
We empower you to own your career innovate boldly and grow alongside our business surrounded by leaders who value curiosity energyand impact.
Cultivate the future
Youllhelp shape a business with a soul one that cherishes the land respects communitiesand brings good times from a good place responsibly and sustainably.
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit asCréateursdeConvivialité. We promote inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culturean environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiencesand achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview processin order foryou toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.
Our mix of benefits
- Competitive salary along with performance related bonus
- Defined Contribution Pension
- Private medical insurance including income protection.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus public holidays
- Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan
- Life Assurance
- An allowance each year to spend on our brands.
- Our reward & recognition scheme
- Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers
- Regular events in our very own office bar
Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard more about Chivas Brothers Date for Applications:
20th May 2026
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About Company
A global leader in wine and spirits, we are 18,500 employees worldwide, respectful and responsible hosts, committed to nurturing every terroir.