Plant Manager - Energy From Waste

Astute People; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in York is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic leadership for operations at their Energy from Waste site. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and bonus. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in high-risk industries, sound technical knowledge, and a proven track record in process safety and P&L accountability. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital energy sector.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Medical insurance

Opportunity to join a leading energy company

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large operational teams within high-risk or process-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in process safety management, ideally holding SAP authorisation.
• Track record of P&L ownership and delivering measurable operational and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all site operations.
• Oversee the management of Energy-from-Waste and associated facilities.
• Take accountability for site P&L performance.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership in high-risk industries

Technical understanding of steam systems

Expertise in process safety management

P&L ownership

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Plant Manager for their Energy from Waste site in North Yorkshire.

The Plant Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £90,000 + car allowance + bonus + medical insurance.

If you are an experienced manager within the energy from waste industry then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role

Reporting to the Site Accounting Director you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance across multiple treatment technologies.
• Oversee the management of Energy-from-Waste, Mechanical Treatment, and Anaerobic Digestion facilities to achieve operational excellence.
• Take full accountability for site P&L, delivering financial targets and driving cost efficiency.
• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), ensuring electrical and process safety systems are effectively controlled and maintained.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture.
• Implement and continuously improve process safety standards and operational procedures.
• Manage the full lifecycle of complex assets, from construction and commissioning through to operation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key contractors to support long-term operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience leading large operational teams within high-risk or process-intensive industries.
• Strong technical understanding of steam systems, turbines, boilers, and associated process equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in process safety management, ideally holding SAP authorisation.
• Track record of P&L ownership and delivering measurable operational and commercial outcomes.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Personal skills

• Calm, ethical, and decisive leadership style under pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000 basic salary
• Benefits package incl. car allowance (£5,900), bonus and medical
• Opportunity to join leading energy company
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