Interim Project Engineer - REMOTE £560

Role: Project Engineer

Rate: £560 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: FTSE 100 FMCG

Location: Location flexible / remote, with occasional travel to Scotland (must be UK-based)

Duration: 12 months

Join a global FMCG leader at the forefront of digital supply chain transformation.

This FTSE 100 leader is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to deliver cutting-edge automation and Operational Technology Infrastructure projects, across their worldwide manufacturing network.

Role:

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from design to commissioning.
• Drive improvements in operational technology infrastructure.
• Deliver projects in Automation, Manufacturing Executions Systems (MES), packaging systems, and IT/OT integration.
• Manage stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards.

Required:

• 10+ years' experience in engineering and project management within FMCG, Manufacturing, or similar.
• Strong technical background in MES, automation, packaging machinery, networking, and control systems.
• Awareness of cybersecurity in manufacturing environments.
• Skilled communicator able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Degree in Engineering / Science and recognised project management certification.

Be part of a global team shaping the future of connected manufacturing. If you're passionate about automation, digitalisation, and delivery of impactful projects, this role is for you.

Apply asap or email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com to discuss.