Facilities & Utilities Engineer — Lead Site Projects

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Desford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private health and dental care plans

Employee support networks

Job summary

Caterpillar in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Facilities & Plant Engineer to deliver facilities and CAPEX projects, manage contractors, and support safe, reliable site operations.

You will coordinate across engineering and business teams, applying project management and problem-solving skills to improve site performance and utility systems. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification with facilities/infrastructure knowledge.
• Capable of delivering CAPEX projects and coordinating stakeholders.
• Ability to manage facilities contractors and suppliers safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities engineering projects from concept to completion on time and within budget.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring safe working practices.
• Provide technical support for electrical, building services and utilities systems.
• Support compliance, risk assessments and health/safety standards.
• Communicate progress and engineering decisions to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency and cost.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Project management

Contractor management

Supplier relationship management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

Electrical distribution knowledge

HVAC and building services

Job description

Caterpillar in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Facilities & Plant Engineer to deliver facilities and CAPEX projects, manage contractors, and support safe, reliable site operations.

You will coordinate across engineering and business teams, applying project management and problem-solving skills to improve site performance and utility systems. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.