Engineering Manager

Johnson Matthey Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings

Share plans

Saving accounts

House saving funds

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances and loans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead on-site maintenance and capital projects at Brimsdown, Enfield. You will drive safety culture, deliver engineering improvements, and shape long-term strategy with the JM Engineering and Projects group.

You will oversee a capable engineering team, advance capital investment, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering value and sustainable performance for the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field of equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred), together with Membership of recognised engineering institution.
• Proven knowledge and experience of capital projects and operations within highly regulated and high hazard industries.
• An inspirational safety leader and partner for the EHS function, with experience of leading significant safety improvement in a project environment.
• Delivery focused & a self-starter, having a track record of achieving challenging goals within business-critical timescales while working under pressure.
• Courage to question or challenge issues and collaborate with stakeholders to drive towards resolution.
• Able to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical, senior level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead and promote a positive safety culture across engineering and capital projects.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely through the application of JM EHS and sustainability policy.
• Lead delivery of diverse engineering operational improvements in line performance, compliance & standards.
• Deliver Engineering Excellence programme for the site and ensure cost efficiency is delivered through LEAN methodologies.
• Lead major manufacturing problem resolution typically associated with supply interruptions and/or marketed product action, applying root cause analysis, design of experiments, and CAPA effectiveness trending.
• Lead the site-based capital programme, including pre-gate assurance of projects below the threshold requiring group project assurance.
• Active contribution to the wider JM Engineering team, participating in development and implementation of engineering strategy in support of the business.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Technical translation to non-technical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Membership of recognised engineering institution

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job title

Engineering Manager

Location

Brimsdown, Enfield, UK (Site based role)

About the role

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Engineering Manager, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. The Engineering Manager leads the engineering and self-delivery capital projects on the site and is the single point of accountability for maintenance and technical engineering. Partnering with the PGMS & JM Engineering and Projects group, the Engineering Manager provides support to the site to ensure that day to day maintenance support is provided and long term engineering strategy. The Engineering Manager leads deployment of engineering objectives for the site, including capital investment programme, compliance & standards; line performance improvement; organisational standards & capability; and sustainability. The Engineering Manager must assign, lead, and develop engineering and projects capability at a site level to deliver capability and succession planning. The Engineering Manager ensure that that the business has a strong engineering team that can lead early-stage investment planning and assure engineering and capital projects competence across the site. The role leads the site Process Safety technical function and will ensure the continual reduction of risk in the operation of our processes. The job holder will play a key role in assessment of tolerable risk and will ensure that the senior leadership are appropriately informed of the current risks within the operating field.

Responsibility and duties

Actively lead and promote a positive safety culture across engineering and capital projects. Ensure all work is carried out safely through the application of JM EHS and sustainability policy. Lead delivery of diverse engineering operational improvements in line performance, compliance & standards. Deliver Engineering Excellence programme for the site and ensure cost efficiency is delivered through LEAN methodologies. Lead major manufacturing problem resolution typically associated with supply interruptions and/or marketed product action, applying root cause analysis, design of experiments, and CAPA effectiveness trending. Lead the site-based capital programme, including pre-gate assurance of projects below the threshold requiring group project assurance. Active contribution to the wider JM Engineering team, participating in development and implementation of engineering strategy in support of the business.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field of equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred), together with Membership of recognised engineering institution. Proven knowledge and experience of capital projects and operations within highly regulated and high hazard industries. An inspirational safety leader and partner for the EHS function, with experience of leading significant safety improvement in a project environment. Delivery focused & a self-starter, having a track record of achieving challenging goals within business-critical timescales while working under pressure. Courage to question or challenge issues and collaborate with stakeholders to drive towards resolution. Able to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical, senior level audiences.

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Inclusion & Diversity

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Johnson Matthey is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Closing date for applications

This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

Contact & Application Guidance

For further information on diversity, inclusion and belonging at JM click here to find out more. If you need support with your application please email [e-mail]. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. At Johnson Matthey, your work matters. Join a world leader in platinum group metals and build a career with real impact. You'll help shape solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges - from cutting emissions and powering modern life to supporting life‑saving technologies. Together, we're creating a healthier world through metals that matter.

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