Lead, Critical Mechanical Plant & Utilities Operations

UK Health Security Agency; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellbeing

Job summary

UK Health Security Agency in Porton Down is seeking a Mechanical Plant Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of critical mechanical utility and pressure systems across our campus. You will report to the Engineering Manager and act as the technical lead for key infrastructure, ensuring essential engineering services support nationally important scientific work.

This on-site role requires CST clearance (CTC) and a strong background in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• ONC, HNC, HND, apprenticeship qualification or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience with mechanical utility systems, pressure systems, steam boilers or other critical plant infrastructure.
• Experience in a highly regulated engineering environment with safety/compliance.
• Experience interpreting, reviewing and producing engineering documents (specifications, procedures, records).
• Experience leading engineering improvement initiatives or small/medium projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to advise technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience investigating equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance for critical mechanical and utility systems.
• Lead engineering improvement initiatives and business-critical projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, engineering standards and PSSR.
• Monitor asset performance, investigate failures and drive continuous improvement.
• Support audits, inspections and engineering governance activities.
• Develop technical documentation, specifications and business cases for infrastructure investment.
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, stakeholders and Competent Persons to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Mechanical plant

Utility systems

Regulated environment

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

CMMS Maximo

Job description

UK Health Security Agency in Porton Down is seeking a Mechanical Plant Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of critical mechanical utility and pressure systems across our campus. You will report to the Engineering Manager and act as the technical lead for key infrastructure, ensuring essential engineering services support nationally important scientific work.

This on-site role requires CST clearance (CTC) and a strong background in regulated environments.