Site Engineering Manager

E3recruitment; Accrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking chemical manufacturing company in Accrington seeks a Site Engineering Manager to oversee engineering functions at their COMAH-regulated site. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and strong experience in leadership within chemical or process industries. Responsibilities include leading engineering activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a multidisciplinary engineering team. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to operational performance and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on engineering leadership experience.
• Proven track record in chemical or process manufacturing.
• Experience in a COMAH regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site engineering activities including maintenance and projects.
• Maintain asset integrity and comply with COMAH requirements.
• Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Knowledge of compliance regulations

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Engineering Manager to lead all engineering functions at our COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of plant reliability, availability, and safety.

The ideal Site Engineering Manager candidate will have a strong background in chemical, high hazard or process industries and excellent leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities of Site Engineering Manager :

• Lead and manage all site engineering activities, including maintenance, projects, reliability, and utilities.
• Maintain and improve asset integrity and site infrastructure in line with COMAH requirements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of compliance with COMAH, PUWER, DSEAR, LOLER, and other relevant legislation.
• As the Site Engineering Manager , you will manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and external contractors.
• Develop and execute the site’s engineering strategy, including planned preventive maintenance, asset management, and capital project delivery.
• Serve as the engineering lead for Process Safety Management activities.
• Own and improve Engineering KPIs related to downtime, reliability, cost, and HSE compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, SHEQ, Projects, and external stakeholders including the HSE.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, reliability-centred maintenance, and lean methodologies.

Qualifications required for Site Engineering Manager :

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Chemical or Process Engineering, or Time-served HND qualified with significant hands-on engineering leadership experience.
• Proven track record in an engineering leadership role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience on a COMAH regulated site is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory compliance (ISO9001, IS14001, and IS05001) for high-hazard sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking chemical manufacturing company as a Site Engineering Manager . The business is committed to the long-term success of the site, and you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on driving operational performance and delivering manufacturing excellence.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and have the opportunity to excel as a Site Engineering Manager , please click on the link below to apply directly.