Engineering Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-carbon fuels business in Liverpool is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering projects, mentor teams, and ensure safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience with process safety principles. This position offers a highly competitive salary, private medical cover, life assurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Knowledge of process safety principles, HAZOP, and related methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects across multiple sites.
• Mentor a team of Project Engineers.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading low-carbon fuels and resource-recovery business, recognised for its strong focus on safety, sustainability, and internal development, to recruit an Engineering Manager for its Liverpool operation.

The Engineering Manager position is a key leadership role and comes with a competitive salary, private medical cover, life assurance, and additional benefits.

If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager seeking to join an organisation that values integrity, collaborative working, and environmental impact, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Engineering Manager role

Reporting to the Head of UK Operations – Biofuels, you will:

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of engineering projects across multiple sites, ensuring delivery to agreed timeframes, safety standards, and budgets.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
• Monitor project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain accurate reporting across all project phases.
• Champion high standards of health & safety, ensuring all engineering activity aligns with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of process safety activities, including chairing or contributing to HAZOPs, Process Hazard Reviews, and LOPA assessments.
• Control engineering budgets, contribute to annual CAPEX planning, and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Produce concise updates, reports, and performance summaries as required by senior leadership.
• Work closely with Operations and Terminal Managers to identify, scope, and execute improvements across production, storage, and processing assets.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of process safety principles, including hazardous area classification, HAZOP, LOPA, and PHR methodologies.
• A solid grasp of UK health, safety and environmental legislation – NEBOSH General Certificate desirable.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks such as PSSR, DSEAR and standards relating to plant and equipment integrity.

Personal skills

The Engineering Manager role would suit someone who:

• Thrives in a leadership position and can motivate, coach, and support engineering teams.
• Communicates clearly and influences effectively across multiple departments.
• Can balance priorities under pressure, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve systems, processes, and overall site performance.
• Uses technology and digital tools confidently to manage workloads and project reporting.

Salary and benefits of the Engineering Manager role

• Highly competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Professional development and internal progression opportunities
• The chance to contribute directly to environmental improvement and sustainable energy production

INDREN

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.