Engineering and Maintenance Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading O&M provider seeks an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for its power plant in Seascale, Cumbria. The role includes leading a department, overseeing maintenance strategies, and managing performance. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of compliance and risk management. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered, fostering a culture of integrity and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Senior E&M leadership experience in a continuous process environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering risk, asset integrity, ATEX/DSEAR.
• Familiarity with COMAH, Process Safety and Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience managing budgets, technical standards and major maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering & Maintenance Department for safe engineering activities.
• Oversee maintenance strategies and engineering procedures.
• Develop and manage departmental staff performance.
• Control engineering budgets and ensure alignment with operating plans.
• Provide technical guidance on complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organisational skills

Technical decision-making

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider in the energy sector to recruit an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for its combined heat and power plant in Seascale, Cumbria.
The Engineering and Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary, strong pension package and a days-based working pattern.
If you’re an Engineering and Maintenance Manager seeking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety and long-term asset performance, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Engineering and Maintenance Manager role

• Lead the Engineering & Maintenance Department, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of engineering activities.
• Oversee maintenance strategies, technical standards and engineering procedures.
• Support major maintenance events, investigations and plant incidents.
• Develop and manage departmental staff, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Control engineering budgets and ensure work aligns with the Annual Operating Plan.
• Maintain and improve the site CMMS, engineering documentation and contractor management.
• Provide technical guidance on complex issues and contribute to site improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Plant Manager and participate in the duty manager rota.

Professional qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Senior E&M leadership experience in a continuous process environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering risk, asset integrity, ATEX/DSEAR and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with COMAH, Process Safety and Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience managing budgets, technical standards and major maintenance activities.
• Competence in CMMS use, engineering documentation and contractor oversight.

Personal skills

• A confident leader with strong communication and coaching skills.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and committed to safety.
• Able to make sound decisions and manage technical challenges effectively.
• Focused on continuous improvement and long-term asset performance.

Salary and benefits of the Engineering and Maintenance Manager role

• Competitive salary and pension
• Comprehensive benefits package

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.