Engineering Manager Mechanical
Job Summary
Engineering Manager - Mechanical
Your Manager: Head of Engineering - Distillation & Maturation UK & Ireland
Team: Global Engineering - Distillation & Maturation UK & I
Location: Kilmalid Dumbarton or Miltonduff Elgin
Contract Type: Permanent
Travel requirement: Regularly across local geography across UK&I as needed and occasional to other regions
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.
Pernod Ricards Gold Brand Unit is the Groups Aged Spirits & Champagne division bringing together the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers Chivas Brothers Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouëtand North American Distillers. Withaglobalteamoperatingacross 40 sites and brands spanning Irish Scotch and American Whisk(e)yCognacChampagneand wine the division unites exceptionalcraftsmanshipand deepexpertiseacross iconic terroirs in IrelandScotlandFranceand North America. Its portfolio rooted in heritage and provenance embodies Pernod Ricards commitment to excellence from Premium to Ultra-Prestige delivering some of the worlds most celebrated and enduring spirits and champagnes.
About the role
We are now hiring an Engineering Manager to lead and support the delivery of major capital expenditure (Capex) projects through a team of Engineering Project Managers Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers alongside external partners where required. This role also includes Capex management of multi-disciplined projects under its governance ensuring budgets are correct maintained and correctly phased from a cash perspective. You will also provide Mechanical Engineering technical leadership and authority and support the successful delivery of engineering projects and standards.
What you will do
Project management:
- Ensuring the top spend Capex project for the respective areas is well managed by their Senior Project Engineering Managers Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers.
- Ensure Project briefs are clearly compiled before assignment to Project Managers signed off by project sponsor. Support the resourcing of project teams with the skills expertise and resources required for successful delivery.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely effectively and within agreed timelines and budgets across the region.
- Act as Engineering Project Manager when required.
Capex management
- Responsible that reported Capex required is covered by outcome of required studies in respect to the project phase (e.g. FEED detailed design)Align with key stakeholders to coordinate requested inputs into Capex plan for required area.
- Track progress and monitor costs of ongoing projects.
Team management
- Support the professional technical and interpersonal development of team members.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and development for yourself and the wider team.
- Moderate global interaction with other regional teams.
Technical Leadership
- Work in collaboration with Global Engineering team on implementation of global standards as required.
- Define and maintain engineering standards while providing technical expertise coaching and support within your discipline.
Yourskills andbackground
- Degree qualified & Chartered Mechanical Engineer or sufficient experience to achieve
- Significant experience leadership of teams in engineering and capital projects within a manufacturing industrial or related environment
- Experience developing and delivering strategic engineering plans
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing budgets project expenditure and risk within complex projects
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and teams
- Commitment to continuous learning and supporting the development of others
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
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
- Generous annual holiday 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
Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard more about Chivas Brothers Date for Applications:
28th August 2026
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About Company
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