Engineering Manager – High-Hazard Ops & Safety Leader

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

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.