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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tees Valley is seeking an Engineering Manager for their unique polyhalite mine. This role demands exceptional leadership skills to oversee a team of approximately 100 engineers while ensuring safety and compliance across operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, significant experience in heavy industry, and the ability to manage substantial budgets. This position offers the opportunity to shape engineering practices and long-term strategy in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading teams in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of ~100 engineers.
• Develop and implement asset management strategies.
• Manage significant OPEX budgets (≈ £8M).
• Ensure compliance with Mines Regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

Engineering Manager – Polyhalite Mine

This is a unique opportunity to lead an engineering team at the world’s only polyhalite mine. The engineering manager will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of critical assets in a heavy industrial environment. The role is multidisciplinary and will cover both electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines while managing large‑scale engineering operations, a skilled team of around 100 professionals and significant OPEX budgets. The manager will directly impact safety, productivity and the adoption of best‑in‑class maintenance and engineering practices, reporting to the Head of Engineering and shaping long‑term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Act as Mines Regulations 2014 appointee, ensuring statutory compliance and reporting.
  • Lead safety activities, embedding a strong safety‑first culture across engineering teams.
  • Keep up to date with legislation and champion continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Engineering Leadership
  • Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team of ~100 engineers, supervisors and tradespeople.
  • Set and enforce engineering standards across the mine to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Asset & Maintenance Management
  • Develop and implement long‑term asset management and maintenance strategies.
  • Ensure the maintenance strategies remain up to date, effective and support compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Drive improvements in reliability engineering and promote the adoption of innovative practices and technologies.
• Project & Financial Management
  • Lead the planning and delivery of major engineering projects from concept through to execution.
  • Manage significant OPEX maintenance budgets (≈ £8M) and oversee capital investments.
  • Apply commercial awareness to ensure engineering activities are cost‑effective and aligned with business needs.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with senior leaders across Mining, Operations and Safety functions.
  • Present performance updates, KPIs and project progress to senior management.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and contractors to deliver quality and value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards
• Significant experience leading teams in heavy industry or a high hazard environment (e.g. COMAH sites, mining, power generation)
• Strong knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and asset reliability
• Proven ability to manage large teams and substantial budgets
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
• Desired: Background in reliability engineering
• Desired: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent safety qualification

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Scarborough

A well‑established and leading manufacturing company based in the Scarborough area is looking for an experienced Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join the business. In this position, you will be part of an autonomous and proactive engineering team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards
• Significant experience leading teams in heavy industry or a high hazard environment (e.g. COMAH sites, mining, power generation)
• Strong knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and asset reliability
• Proven ability to manage large teams and substantial budgets
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
• Background in reliability engineering (desired)
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent safety qualification (desired)