Engineering Manager

Veolia ES (UK); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Retail discounts

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to lead the site engineering strategy at Norwood, Sheffield. You will head a multidisciplinary team, oversee CAPEX planning and major projects, and manage the Electronic Maintenance system (HxGN EAM), ensuring safe work practices across a 7‑day high-hazard facility.

The role focuses on process safety, COMAH compliance, DSEAR, PUWER and LOLER adherence, and close collaboration with HSE.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with leadership experience in high-hazard industries.
• Expertise in COMAH compliance and safety legislation (DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site's long-term engineering strategy, CAPEX planning, and major projects while managing the Electronic Maintenance system (HxGN EAM) and enforcing robust Management of Change processes.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines, coordinate external specialist contractors, and control maintenance budgets while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Drive safety performance and continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures, incident reporting via AVA, HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA studies, and identifying training needs to enhance team capabilities and site reliability.
• Issue and manage work permits for personnel and contractors including confined space access, working at height, excavations and isolations, ensuring safe work practices across this 7-day operating high-hazard facility.
• Oversee the Asset Integrity Management program to prevent major accidents through proper design and maintenance of all equipment, infrastructure, and Safety Critical Equipment (SCE), including PSSR testing and inspection protocols.
• Act as technical lead for COMAH 2015 Safety Report submission and manage all interactions with HSE and regulatory bodies during inspections and audits, ensuring full adherence to safety legislation including DSEAR, PUWER and LOLER.

Skills

Engineering leadership

PSM (Process Safety Management)

HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

Regulatory engagement

RAMS writing

Contractor management

7-day operation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

HxGN EAM

Regulatory systems

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary:

Competitive Salary, Attractive Annual Bonus and a £6,000 per year Car Allowance.

Location:

Norwood, Sheffield

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and execute the site's long-term engineering strategy, CAPEX planning, and major projects while managing the Electronic Maintenance system (HxGN EAM) and enforcing robust Management of Change processes
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines, coordinate external specialist contractors, and control maintenance budgets while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Drive safety performance and continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures, incident reporting via AVA, HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA studies, and identifying training needs to enhance team capabilities and site reliability
• Issue and manage work permits for personnel and contractors including confined space access, working at height, excavations and isolations, ensuring safe work practices across this 7-day operating high-hazard facility
• Oversee the Asset Integrity Management program to prevent major accidents through proper design and maintenance of all equipment, infrastructure, and Safety Critical Equipment (SCE), including PSSR testing and inspection protocols
• Act as technical lead for COMAH 2015 Safety Report submission and manage all interactions with HSE and regulatory bodies during inspections and audits, ensuring full adherence to safety legislation including DSEAR, PUWER and LOLER

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with extensive engineering leadership experience in high-hazard industries (oil and gas, chemicals, energy, or similar)
• Proven expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and hazard identification techniques including HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Extensive experience in COMAH compliance, regulatory engagement with HSE, and managing Safety Critical Equipment with strong knowledge of safety legislation (DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR)
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience issuing work permits, writing RAMS and procedures, and managing multidisciplinary teams and external contractors in a 7-day operating environment

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.