Head of Engineering - Europe - Bottling & Blending

Europe Head of Engineering - Bottling & Blending

Your Manager:
Group Engineering Director Team:
Global Engineering

Location:

Dumbarton, UK or Dublin, Ireland - we may also consider other locations across Europe Contract Type:
Permanent Travel requirement: up to 20% of working time

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

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 purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard's Gold Brand Unit is the Group's Aged Spirits & Champagne division, bringing together the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers, Chivas Brothers, Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët and North American Distillers.

With a global team operating across 40 sites and brands spanning Irish, Scotch and American Whisk(e) y, Cognac, Champagne and wine, the division unites exceptional craftsmanship and deep expertise across iconic terroirs in Ireland, Scotland, France and North America. Its portfolio, rooted in heritage and provenance, embodies Pernod Ricard's commitment to excellence from Premium to Ultra-Prestige, delivering some of the world's most celebrated and enduring spirits and champagnes.

We are now hiring a Head of Engineering to be responsible for the regional engineering management for the Bottling & Blending sites in Europe. This includes Capex leadership within that region, ensuring the effective management of top spend projects, overseeing a regional pool of team members, and maintaining robust regional Capex management. You will collaborate closely with Brand Unit's VPs of Manufacturing, European Manufacturing Directors and Factory Managers as well as other cross functional leaders from Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement and R&D.

• Collaborate with senior management to shape strategic Capex portfolio decisions across Europe.
• Ensure alignment of Capex initiatives with overall business strategy and objectives.
• Prepare and submit CAPEX business case requests to the CAPEX Implementation Committee for projects up to 5m€, and to the Group Strategic CAPEX committee for projects above 5m€.
• Administer new projects, track progress, and monitor costs of ongoing projects.
• Ensure effective project execution and delivery within the region.

• Team Management:
  Manage a regional pool of engineering resources.
• Building Capabilities:
  Create a capable pool of local project leads for various competencies required (e.g., manufacturing equipment, blending, operational technology, civil engineering).
• Build CAPEX 5-10 years masterplans for strategic sites.
• Governance / Reporting:
  Provide regular updates and reports to the Global Engineering Director and European Manufacturing Directors on project status, progress, and any issues or risks.

• A track record of leading, developing and supporting engineering teams, with the ability to develop and deliver long-term engineering plans.
• An engineering qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale capital projects and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and financial understanding.

You will be part of a connected, international community shaped by iconic brands, a performance mindset, and a proud legacy, where collaboration, fun and ambition coexist.

We empower you to own your career, innovate boldly and grow alongside our business, surrounded by…