Senior Project Engineer

Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Senior Project Engineer City: El Hidd We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. ​Supply​ Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers. About the role The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of capital investment including infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, sustainability, and continuous improvement projects across the Bahrain manufacturing site. The role owns the site CAPEX roadmap and ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Your responsibilities Manage capital projects throughout the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning and handover. Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery. Establish project governance processes and provide regular updates to site leadership. Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within approved budget, and to agreed performance criteria. Ensure all projects fully comply with EHS standards, permit-to-work requirements, and statutory regulations. Lead project safety reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and contractor safety programs. Ensure equipment installations meet machine safety and electrical safety requirements. Serve as the site's technical lead for major engineering projects and infrastructure modifications. Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, layouts, and contractor documentation. Drive implementation of engineering reliability and maintainability improvements. Manage contractor performance including safety, quality, cost, and schedule compliance. Collaborate with Procurement to negotiate contracts and achieve optimum commercial outcomes. Build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project alignment and delivery. Follow standard management & tracking of all projects to completion via the site standard software planning tool (MS project) providing clear visibility and communication of key milestone activities; Organize handover of all projects to internal customer/end customer using the site project handover process with particular attention paid to both ‘success criteria sign-off’ and ‘post review evaluations’; Assist with asset management and disposal following the site financial process; Identify and lead manufacturing efficiency, debottlenecking, automation, and productivity improvement initiatives. Provide technical coaching and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and project teams. Promote engineering best practices and lessons-learned sharing across the site. Conduct other duties and special project as required. The experience we're looking for Minimum 4-6 years of engineering experience within FMCG, Pharma, Food, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing industries, including at least 3 years leading CAPEX projects Experience managing contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers. Strong knowledge of manufacturing utilities and infrastructure systems. Experience in commissioning, validation, and operational handover of capital projects Working knowledge of AutoCAD software to help develop/maintain site drawings The skills for success Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PMP certification is a plus. Personal Credibility: Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with external partners. Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and accountability when managing projects, resources, and business-critical decisions. Self-motivated and resilient, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in dynamic manufacturing environments. Able to lead cross-functional teams and contractors while maintaining focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery

Minimum 4-6 years of engineering experience within FMCG, Pharma, Food, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing industries, including at least 3 years leading CAPEX projects. Experience managing contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers. Strong knowledge of manufacturing utilities and infrastructure systems. Experience in commissioning, validation, and operational handover of capital projects. Working knowledge of AutoCAD software to help develop/maintain site drawings. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PMP certification is a plus.

Manage capital projects throughout the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning and handover. Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery. Establish project governance processes and provide regular updates to site leadership. Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within approved budget, and to agreed performance criteria. Ensure all projects fully comply with EHS standards, permit-to-work requirements, and statutory regulations. Lead project safety reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and contractor safety programs. Ensure equipment installations meet machine safety and electrical safety requirements. Serve as the site's technical lead for major engineering projects and infrastructure modifications. Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, layouts, and contractor documentation. Drive implementation of engineering reliability and maintainability improvements. Manage contractor performance including safety, quality, cost, and schedule compliance. Collaborate with Procurement to negotiate contracts and achieve optimum commercial outcomes. Build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project alignment and delivery. Follow standard management & tracking of all projects to completion via the site standard software planning tool (MS project) providing clear visibility and communication of key milestone activities; Organize handover of all projects to internal customer/end customer using the site project handover process with particular attention paid to both ‘success criteria sign‑off’ and ‘post review evaluations’; Assist with asset management and disposal following the site financial process; Identify and lead manufacturing efficiency, debottlenecking, automation, and productivity improvement initiatives. Provide technical coaching and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and project teams. Promote engineering best practices and lessons-learned sharing across the site. Conduct other duties and special project as required.