Reliability Engineering Manager

E3 Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to oversee all EC&I and plant integrity on a COMAH site. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, budgeting, and leading continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in a senior role within a COMAH regulated environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £72,000

Annual bonus up to 12%

Pension contribution up to 9%

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance up to 4x base salary

Cycle Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or above in Electrical / EC&I or a related subject (essential).
• Have significant experience in a senior engineering position within a COMAH regulated environment.
• Strong leadership background with experience in team development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all EC&I and plant integrity across the site.
• Lead root cause analysis of EC&I failures and drive corrective actions.
• Manage the site maintenance budget and develop long-term maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with COMAH and EHS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Compliance with COMAH regulations

Education

Degree in Electrical / EC&I or related subject

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Working for this multi-billion-pound market leading company as a Reliability Engineering Manager means receiving a salary of up to £72,000, accompanied by a benefits package including an annual bonus of up to 12% annually, a company pension contribution up to 9%, Medical Insurance, Life Assurance up to 4x base salary, Cycle Scheme and more. Progression is a genuine opportunity with this company given their ambitious but stable growth and investment strategy.

Responsibilities

• As the Reliability Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for all EC&I and plant integrity across an Upper Tier COMAH site. You will lead a dedicated team and oversee adherence with all EC&I-related COMAH regulations, while focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring long-term plant integrity, and managing maintenance and capital budgets effectively.
• Ensure compliance with COMAH, EHS, and process safety standards for all EC&I systems, safeguarding plant integrity through inspections, preventative maintenance, and robust practices.
• As the Reliability Engineering Manager, you will lead root cause analysis of EC&I failures, driving corrective/preventive actions, managing breakdowns, and escalating risks to ensure sustainable resolutions.
• Own the site maintenance budget, including cost control, forecasting, and alignment with business priorities, while developing a five-year CAPEX plan and long-term maintenance strategies.
• The Reliability Engineering Manager will manage Safety Critical Equipment (SCEs) within SAP, ensuring accurate classification, planning, and controlled execution of maintenance.
• Lead and develop the Performance & Assurance team, fostering accountability, high standards, and continuous improvement while overseeing contractors and service providers to ensure quality delivery.
• Define scopes, plan, and coordinate maintenance and shutdown activities with operations, supply chain and global operations to deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or above in Electrical / EC&I or a related subject (essential).
• Have significant experience in a senior eng. position within a COMAH regulated environment.
• Strong leadership background with experience in team development.

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