Engineering Manager

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training & development

Long-term career progression

Supportive senior leadership

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd is recruiting an Engineering Manager for our London-based site. You will lead the engineering team and oversee all mechanical maintenance across heavy process plant, driving reliability and safety. Develop the preventive maintenance programme and reduce downtime through continuous improvement.

You will coordinate contractors, manage budgets, support plant upgrades and deliver engineering projects, with strong hands-on technical backing as required.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership or management experience in engineering.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Experience planning and managing maintenance activities.
• Experience delivering engineering projects in heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintenance costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and oversee all mechanical maintenance on site.
• Develop the PPM programme and drive reliability improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, spare parts and maintenance activities.
• Manage engineering projects and plant upgrades.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Health & safety compliance

Project delivery

Hands-on technical support

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering

Job description

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: London

Salary: £80,000+ depending on experience

Shift: Days

I'm working with a large-scale operational site looking to recruit a Engineering Manager to lead its engineering team and oversee all mechanical maintenance across the site.

You'll manage planned and reactive maintenance across heavy process plant and equipment, supporting engineers with complex mechanical faults and ensuring the site remains safe, reliable and operational. You'll also develop the PPM programme, improve plant reliability and reduce breakdowns and downtime.

The role will involve leading and developing the engineering team, coordinating contractors, managing engineering projects and supporting plant upgrades, installations and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business investing in its people and site, offering long-term job security and the chance to make a real impact on engineering performance.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Manager

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous engineering leadership or management experience.
• Strong mechanical technical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Experience managing engineering budgets and controlling maintenance costs.
• Experience planning and managing maintenance activities.

Requirements for the Engineering Manager

• Experience delivering engineering projects and plant improvements.
• Previous experience within a heavy industrial or process environment.
• Provide hands-on technical support when required.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Coordinate contractors, spare parts and maintenance activities.

Desirable Requirements for the Engineering Manager

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and rotating equipment.
• Experience managing major planned maintenance activities
• Continuous improvement and plant reliability experience.
• Knowledge of statutory inspections and engineering compliance.

The Engineering Manager will benefit from

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive senior leadership team