EGTL Plant Area & Systems Engineer (Mechanical)

Uniper; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a candidate to manage plant operations, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and extensive experience in power plant management. Responsibilities include strategic project management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement. Interested applicants should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to business targets.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in power plant engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Familiarity with policies affecting engineering asset management and CCGT operations.
• Experience managing high-value, high-risk power plant projects.
• Qualified to APMP Level D or similar, working towards Level C.
• Deep understanding of maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage governance, risk and compliance strategies.
• Create and oversee the plant and systems engineering business plan.
• Manage projects and outages from concept to completion.
• Lead strategic contract management including complex negotiations.
• Achieve business targets through proactive networking and benchmarking.

Skills

Power plant engineering

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manage a designated plant area and systems in the following dimensions: Governance, risk and compliance; business planning and budget management; project and outage management; contract strategies and contract management; development and management of maintenance strategies and lifecycle; stakeholder management to achieve business, department and team operational targets.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the energy sector while ensuring security of energy supply. As an international company, we value diverse teams and flexible working hours. Our culture promotes equal opportunities, mutual respect, and appreciation. Join us to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for sustainable energy, and help shape the future. Interested? We look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Develop and manage governance, risk and compliance strategies to ensure responsible operation of EGTL assets, adhering to GMI-PEM, MAN, and SHE management systems.
• Create and oversee the plant and systems engineering business plan, integrating it into the overall EGTL business plan. Manage engineering and maintenance budgets.
• Manage projects and outages from concept to completion, ensuring safety, quality, time, and cost targets are met.
• Lead strategic contract management, including complex negotiations and performance management.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to meet technical, compliance, and cost objectives.
• Achieve business targets through proactive networking, stakeholder engagement, and benchmarking.

Your profile

• Extensive knowledge and experience in power plant engineering, maintenance, and operations. Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering.
• Familiarity with policies affecting engineering asset management and CCGT operations.
• Experience managing high-value, high-risk power plant projects. Qualified to APMP Level D or similar, working towards Level C.
• Strong contract management skills, understanding operational and financial risks, negotiation skills, trained in CME, and authorized for key contract roles.
• Deep understanding of maintenance best practices and SAP execution.
• Proven safety leadership and safety culture development, qualified in occupational safety.
• Operational Excellence Navigator experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, motivation, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a hands-on approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to inspire change and challenge norms.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills, with a focus on long-term goals.
• Working towards professional accreditation.
• Qualified and practicing First Aider.

We are Uniper...