Senior Engineering Project Manager

Senior Engineering Project Manager - Mechanical

Your Manager: Engineering Manager

Team: Global Engineering - Distillation & Maturation UK & I

Location: Elgin or Glasgow UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Travel requirement: Regularly across local geography and 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 currently looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to be responsible for leading major capital expenditure (Capex) projects and delivering agreed project outcomes safely effectively and within agreed timelines and budgets. This role also includes Capex management of the projects under its governance ensuring budgets are correct maintained and correctly phased from a cash perspective.

What you will do

Project Management

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver strategic projects from concept through to completion.

• Build and support project teams with the skills expertise and resources required for successful project delivery.
• Coordinate all technical activities including design packages specifications. Assist in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes vendor selection and constructability reviews.
• Ensure Capex requirements are supported by executed studies (FEED detailed design).
• Ensure seamless integration of global technology experts in design discussions.
• Arrange asset testing in cooperation with startup leads and ensure contractual performance compliance.
• Manage internal and external communication for project execution. Oversee reporting and meeting cadence with senior management and steering committees.
• Support continuous learning and professional development for yourself and others within the project team.

• Provide technical expertise coaching and support throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliant handover to Operations in all areas: technology safety quality.

Capex Management

• Track progress monitor and steer costs of ongoing projects.

Yourskills andbackground

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and Chartered Mechanical Engineer or sufficient experience to achieve
• Substantial engineering project management experience delivering projects in a process environment.
• Experience in risk management stakeholder engagement and financial planning within project environments.
• An understanding of project budgets and the ability to support effective project delivery and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively with 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 applications - please apply via Workday only. Applications sent by any other way will not be accepted.

Job Grade: E-12

Human Resources Contact:

Pamela Mackie

Eligible Under CHIVAS INTROS:

Yes

Closing Date for Applications:

30th October 2026

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