Capex Technical Manager (Engineering Project Management)

We are looking for a versatile and expert Technical Manager to join our Global Engineering team, leading Capital Project Management (Capex) initiatives across Diageo's production sites for Scotch Maturation, CamLe (Cameronbridge and Leven), and Abercrombie. This role is essential to delivering our Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for asset investments, overseeing multi-year, multi-million-pound projects across 12 sites.

As Technical Manager, you'll lead a diverse, multi-functional team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. You'll use your engineering expertise to run efficient project spend and ensure seamless coordination between internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead the end-to-end delivery of Capex projects with a portfolio value of up to $300M, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to expected quality standards while handling risks and resolving issues.

• Technical Expertise: Utilise specialist engineering knowledge to define technical specifications, provide cost estimates, and guide project teams in delivering the best solutions.

• Supplier and Contractor Management: Oversee contracts with OEMs and contractors to ensure all project deliverables meet required standards and timelines.

• Leadership and Collaborator Engagement: Line-manage and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team, including three lead engineers and a wider project team of 26 members.

• Compliance: Ensure alignment to health, safety, and environmental standards, Diageo's Code of Conduct, and all legal and regulatory requirements.