Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager | Ayrshire | Competitive

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to join their team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing site capital projects, leading a team of Project Engineers, and ensuring engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project delivery, and driving continuous improvement across engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Project Engineering team, providing technical leadership, coaching, and support

Manage engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements

Develop project plans, allocate resources, and coordinate activities across multiple engineering disciplines

Monitor project costs, manage scope changes, and maintain effective budget and schedule control

Oversee engineering design activities, ensuring solutions meet safety, compliance, and operational requirements

Manage engineering changes through formal change control processes

Act as a key interface between engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful delivery

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards

Manage contractor performance to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project execution

Support post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience

Proven experience managing engineering projects within a complex or regulated environment

Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop engineering teams

Broad knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering practices and standards

Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and risks

Experience with design reviews, engineering change processes, and technical governance

Strong understanding of health, safety, and risk management principles

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to build strong working relationships and influence across all levels of an organisation

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable experience:

Recognised project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Experience in safety-critical or highly regulated industries

HAZOP knowledge or process safety experience

NEBOSH qualification

Contractor management experience