Responsible Mechanical Engineer - 1 Vacancy

Tioxide Materials Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide pigments and is headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees, UK. The Responsible Mechanical Engineer leads asset integrity, ensures compliance with UK regulations and COMAH requirements, and guides strategic mechanical engineering standards across site operations.

The role requires Chartered status, a degree in engineering, and at least 10 years of leadership experience in high-hazard chemical environments, with a focus on asset integrity and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Engineer in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within chemical or related sectors.
• Extensive experience of asset integrity engineering relating to fixed and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of pressure systems integrity management in compliance with UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Greatham mechanical assets are maintained, inspected, repaired and operated in compliance with UK legislation and site standards.
• Lead the site strategy for mechanical engineering excellence, asset integrity and life planning.
• Lead competency assessment and development of mechanical engineering duty holders.
• Act as the interface with authorities and external service providers for mechanical, civil and structural matters.
• Approve repairs and modifications involving EHS-critical equipment with risk mitigation.

Job description

Responsible Mechanical Engineer - 1 Vacancy

The Responsible Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring mechanical, civil and structural assets are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained, inspected and operated in compliance with their operating integrity windows, UK legislative requirements, site engineering standards and recognised engineering best practice.

The role acts as the senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, asset integrity and related compliance, ensuring risks are identified and managed, regulatory obligations are maintained, and Greatham assets remain capable of meeting production, safety and reliability requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Greatham mechanical assets are maintained, inspected, repaired and operated in compliance with UK legislation, the Greatham Site COMAH report, Tioxide standards and recognised engineering best practice.
• Develop, lead and deliver the site strategy for mechanical engineering excellence, asset integrity and asset life planning, ensuring risks are identified and managed and assets remain capable of supporting production targets.
• Lead the competency assessment, appointment and development of mechanical engineering duty holders, including professional mechanical engineers and relevant Qualified Persons.
• Act as the technical interface for mechanical, civil and structural engineering matters with the Competent Authority, specialist external engineering service providers and the Competent Inspection Authority.
• Identify, interpret and assure compliance with mechanical engineering standards, including management of deviations, approvals and technical governance requirements.
• Ensure a professional engineering service is provided to support the improvement, maintenance and operation of Greatham assets, including appointment and management of external specialists and engineering companies.
• Approve repairs and modifications involving EHS-critical equipment, ensuring appropriate technical assessment, compliance review and risk mitigation are completed.
• Contribute as a member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team to the development and implementation of the site engineering strategy, improvement plans and capital equipment renewal expenditure plans.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified Engineer in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within chemical or related sectors, including high-hazard manufacturing environments and Upper Tier COMAH assets.
• Extensive experience of asset integrity engineering relating to fixed and rotating equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of pressure systems integrity management in compliance with UK regulations, including PSSR and COMAH-related practices.
• Knowledge of relevant professional standards, such as ASME, API and HSG guidance in mechanical integrity areas.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with the ability to engage, lead and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong commitment to high standards, compliance, safe engineering practice and regulatory assurance.
• Experience leading continuous improvement activity across a broad range of engineering, asset integrity or operational areas.
• Experience acting as a Qualified Person under site process safety management standards.
• Experience coordinating or participating in a mechanical engineering duty rota.
• Experience managing mechanical engineering standards and associated technical governance.
• Experience managing civil, structural or maintenance CAPEX budgets.
• Experience interfacing directly with the HSE, Competent Authority or Competent Inspection Authority.
• Experience overseeing PSSR compliance, lifting equipment compliance, critical machines or machine guarding.

We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.
Private Medical Insurance (optional), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

Application Deadline Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Positions Available 1 Job Summary

Job Purpose:

The Responsible Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring mechanical, civil and structural assets are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained, inspected and operated in compliance with their operating integrity windows, UK legislative requirements, site engineering standards and recognised engineering best practice.

The role acts as the senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, asset integrity and related compliance, ensuring risks are identified and managed, regulatory obligations are maintained, and Greatham assets remain capable of meeting production, safety and reliability requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Greatham mechanical assets are maintained, inspected, repaired and operated in compliance with UK legislation, the Greatham Site COMAH report, Tioxide standards and recognised engineering best practice.
• Develop, lead and deliver the site strategy for mechanical engineering excellence, asset integrity and asset life planning, ensuring risks are identified and managed and assets remain capable of supporting production targets.
• Lead the competency assessment, appointment and development of mechanical engineering duty holders, including professional mechanical engineers and relevant Qualified Persons.
• Act as the technical interface for mechanical, civil and structural engineering matters with the Competent Authority, specialist external engineering service providers and the Competent Inspection Authority.
• Identify, interpret and assure compliance with mechanical engineering standards, including management of deviations, approvals and technical governance requirements.
• Ensure a professional engineering service is provided to support the improvement, maintenance and operation of Greatham assets, including appointment and management of external specialists and engineering companies.
• Approve repairs and modifications involving EHS-critical equipment, ensuring appropriate technical assessment, compliance review and risk mitigation are completed.
• Contribute as a member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team to the development and implementation of the site engineering strategy, improvement plans and capital equipment renewal expenditure plans.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree-qualified Engineer in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within chemical or related sectors, including high-hazard manufacturing environments and Upper Tier COMAH assets.
• Extensive experience of asset integrity engineering relating to fixed and rotating equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of pressure systems integrity management in compliance with UK regulations, including PSSR and COMAH-related practices.
• Knowledge of relevant professional standards such as ASME, API and HSG guidance in mechanical integrity areas.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with the ability to engage, lead and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong commitment to high standards, compliance, safe engineering practice and regulatory assurance.

Desirable

• Experience leading continuous improvement activity across a broad range of engineering, asset integrity or operational areas.
• Experience acting as a Qualified Person under site process safety management standards.
• Experience coordinating or participating in a mechanical engineering duty rota.
• Experience managing mechanical engineering standards and associated technical governance.
• Experience managing civil, structural or maintenance CAPEX budgets.
• Experience interfacing directly with the HSE, Competent Authority or Competent Inspection Authority.
• Experience overseeing PSSR compliance, lifting equipment compliance, critical machines or machine guarding.

Benefits

We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.
Private Medical Insurance (optional), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

About the Organisation

Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, marketed under the TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands, and supplied to customers worldwide across a range of essential applications.

Headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, Tioxide combines more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage with advanced technical expertise, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LB Group, the world’s leading TiO2 pigment and titanium sponge manufacturer, Tioxide is entering an exciting new chapter. As the business continues to evolve, we are welcoming new talent to help build on our strong heritage and contribute to our future success.

At Tioxide, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact in a business where people work together, take ownership, deliver on their commitments and continually look for better ways of doing things.

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be joining a business with a proud history, a supportive team and a clear vision for the future.

For more information, visit tioxide.com