Plant Engineering Manager

Consilium Group Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aerospace and energy sectors is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead innovative solutions in heavy engineering. This role involves managing engineering efforts to deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering continuous improvement in efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and relevant experience in the heavy engineering industry, coupled with strong stakeholder management skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values technical expertise and offers a collaborative environment to drive impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in Engineering with experience in heavy engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD design and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative solutions to manufacturing problems and manage engineering efforts.
• Ensure projects comply with regulatory standards and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Innovative technical solutions

Project management

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Plant Engineering Manager

Advanced Aerospace & Energy Sectors – heavy industry

Location: West Lothian (Scotland)

Package: £ negotiable + includes large company benefits

Forming part of one of the world’s leading industrial groups, this specialist engineering division operates at the cutting-edge of technical design and expertise in the manufacture of high-grade forgings to the Defence, Nuclear, Aerospace and Petrochem sectors.


The Role:

• Reporting to the Operations Director, provide a range of innovative technical solutions to overcome manufacturing problems. Achieved either via the design or modification of existing equipment, or the specification and installation of suitable heavy plant and equipment.
• Manage the engineering effort to ensure delivery of projects on time and to budget.
• Ensure all in-house designed projects comply fully with regulatory authorities and relevant codes.
• Explore and determine the cost / efficiency benefits of alternative machinery and make suitable recommendations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders – including internal across multiple sites, plus extensive technical supplier involvement.
• Support and drive the culture of continuous improvement in terms of Cost Efficiency, Quality, and Health & Safety while adopting industry best practice.

The Person:

• Degree level or equivalent in Engineering coupled with relevant experience in heavy engineering industry, with a mechanical engineering bias.
• Knowledge of CAD design and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of UK and International engineering standards

To apply or for more information send a CV to Russell Tuck