3x Lead Reliability Engineer - Kent, Hampshire and Sussex

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking three Lead Reliability Engineers to enhance asset reliability across multiple locations in the UK. This role involves developing strategies to maintain high standards, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates will leverage their leadership and analytical skills to drive initiatives that minimize downtime and improve asset performance. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainable asset management and make a significant impact in the field of reliability engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing assets and teams in reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, ICA, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for asset maintenance and reliability.
• Analyze asset performance data and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Reliability Engineering

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Maintenance Techniques

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Reliability Analysis Techniques (RCM, FMECA)

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3x Lead Reliability Engineer - Kent, Hampshire and Sussex, Durrington

Client: Southern Water

Location: Durrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date: 26/05/2025

Position: Lead Reliability Engineer - 3 roles available

Locations: Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 offices/sites and remote work)

Driving Licence: Essential

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £63K, depending on skills and experience

We are recruiting three Lead Reliability Engineers to lead teams in Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies to maintain assets at high standards, increasing reliability, and minimizing downtime.

You will manage up to four direct reports, coaching and developing them with relevant training in reliability engineering, maintenance techniques, and best practices for sustainable asset management.

Your responsibilities include overseeing reliability strategies (RCM, PM, CBM), ensuring cost-effective and compliant asset maintenance, and collaborating with operational teams to meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

You will analyze asset performance data and lead initiatives to improve reliability by identifying failure patterns and risks. Managing asset lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning through effective maintenance strategies is vital.

Preparing reports and performance summaries for senior management to demonstrate reliability initiatives' effectiveness is also part of your role.

Successful candidates will possess strong leadership skills, experience in managing assets, and knowledge of electrical, ICA, and mechanical systems, with familiarity in Reliability Analysis Techniques such as RCM and FMECA.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential. You will help shift the team towards planned maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance practices, especially within Waste Water operations, as part of our AMP 8 investment period.

Interested? Why not apply?