Facilities & Energy Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Facilities & Energy Engineer to manage site infrastructure and utilities at a COMAH production facility. This role involves ensuring safety compliance and operational continuity, while also optimizing energy consumption. Candidates should have experience in high-hazard environments and strong organizational skills. The position offers a dynamic working environment focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities and utilities within a high-hazard or COMAH-regulated environment.
• Good understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance for industrial facilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complying with the site's safe working practices and relevant procedures.
• Leading and managing statutory inspections and maintaining emergency systems.
• Coordinating utilities maintenance and improvement.

Skills

Managing facilities and utilities in high-hazard environments

Understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance

Strong organisational skills

Familiarity with CMMS software

Competent in contractor management

Basic IT skills (Excel, maintenance systems)

Job description

Overview

The Facilities & Energy Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of site infrastructure and utilities on an Upper Tier COMAH production facility. This includes buildings, bunds, pipe rack, plumbing, compressed air, site services, and external areas. The role ensures that the site remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, supporting operational continuity and future growth.

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge/Experience

• Experience managing facilities and utilities within a high-hazard or COMAH-regulated environment.
• Good understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance for industrial facilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with CMMS software preferred.
• Competent in contractor management and site coordination.
• Basic IT skills (Excel, maintenance systems, email).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Complying with the site's safe working practices and relevant procedures.
• Leading, managing and coordinating statutory inspections and maintaining emergency systems (e.g. fire water system, extinguishers, safety showers).
• Leading, managing and coordinating utilities maintenance and improvement (boilers, chiller, cooling tower water, etc.) including water treatment, legionella legislation, PSSR.
• Leading, managing and coordinating maintenance and improvement on HVAC and AHU systems, plumbing, and drainage networks.
• Leading, managing and coordinating maintenance and minor works for building fabric and site infrastructure (roads, bunds, fencing, signage).
• Overseeing grounds maintenance, including gardening and external cleaning contractors.
• Planning and delivering small refurbishment projects for offices, labs, and welfare areas.
• Liaising with external contractors and suppliers to deliver maintenance and compliance works, including collection of RAMS, preparation and issuing of work permits.
• Creating and being responsible for actively managing and tracking Facilities & Energy budget.
• Managing energy contracts and suppliers, monitoring site energy performance, and leading optimisation initiatives to reduce energy consumption and cost in line with company sustainability goals.
• Creating, managing, and maintaining accurate records for both internal and external audits and inspections.

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and site standards.