Engineering Asset Manager

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Flexible working

Life assurance

Job summary

VanRath Engineering is seeking an experienced Engineering Asset Manager to lead the M&E asset portfolio in Antrim, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operations.

You will develop asset strategies, manage budgets and contracts, and drive continuous improvement across a critical environment. This is a senior, hands-on role supporting emergency planning and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within Mechanical & Electrical engineering or asset management.
• Experience managing engineering assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing M&E asset lifecycle strategies across the asset portfolio.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and financial controls to ensure effective use of resources.
• Acting as the key M&E contact for internal stakeholders and translating business requirements into effective engineering solutions.
• Maintaining a detailed understanding of the asset base, including condition, age, location and criticality.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the internal M&E team.
• Managing key M&E contracts, including tendering, negotiation and ongoing performance management.
• Managing contractor performance and driving improvements in service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health & safety, fire, aviation, security and regulatory requirements.
• Developing a strong safety-first culture across the M&E function.
• Working closely with engineering planning teams to coordinate both internal and outsourced works.
• Identifying and managing asset-related risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Developing internal technical capability through training, mentoring and professional development.
• Supporting emergency response activities and participating in relevant emergency exercises.
• Driving continuous improvement across M&E assets, processes and service provision.

Skills

M&E engineering

Asset management

Budgeting & forecasting

Contractor management

Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Job description

Engineering Asset Manager

£45,000 - £50,000+ | Antrim | 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Asset Manager to join a major operational environment in the Antrim area. This is a key role within the Engineering function, responsible for strategically managing the full lifecycle of Mechanical & Electrical assets, ensuring the right balance between performance, cost, risk and compliance.

You will play a central role in developing asset strategies, managing budgets and contractors, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance across a critical operational environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of the M&E asset portfolio and work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure assets remain safe, reliable, compliant and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing M&E asset lifecycle strategies across the asset portfolio.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and financial controls to ensure effective use of resources.
• Acting as the key M&E contact for internal stakeholders and translating business requirements into effective engineering solutions.
• Maintaining a detailed understanding of the asset base, including condition, age, location and criticality.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the internal M&E team.
• Managing key M&E contracts, including tendering, negotiation and ongoing performance management.
• Managing contractor performance and driving improvements in service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health & safety, fire, aviation, security and regulatory requirements.
• Developing a strong safety-first culture across the M&E function.
• Working closely with engineering planning teams to coordinate both internal and outsourced works.
• Identifying and managing asset-related risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Developing internal technical capability through training, mentoring and professional development.
• Supporting emergency response activities and participating in relevant emergency exercises.
• Driving continuous improvement across M&E assets, processes and service provision.

About You

We are looking for an experienced M&E / Engineering professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness, leadership and strategic asset management capability.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong experience within Mechanical & Electrical engineering or asset management.
• Experience managing engineering assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Previous experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex operational environment.

What's on Offer?

Alongside a salary of £45,000 - £50,000+, the organisation offers an excellent overall benefits package, including:

• 33 days annual leave
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Agile and flexible working policies
• Life assurance of up to 6x final salary
• Educational Development Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Company sick pay - up to 6 months full pay followed by 6 months half pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational health support
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Service awards
• Free airport parking
• Enhanced duty-free discounts
• Access to the business lounge when travelling
• Perks discount card
• Share scheme, including company matching
• Payroll giving scheme
• Employee recognition schemes
• Additional staff events, rewards and benefits throughout the year

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced M&E, Engineering or Asset Management professional to take ownership of a strategically important asset portfolio within a high-profile and operationally critical environment.