Site Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance teams in a specialty chemicals business. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape production strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will oversee engineering projects, budget management, and mentor team members. Join a company that values innovation and collaboration, and take the next step in your career as a senior leader in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Many more benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in chemical manufacturing, including 5 in a leadership role.
• Chartered Engineer status is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance teams for high-quality production.
• Drive process improvement and ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Environmental Awareness

Process Safety Awareness

Engineering Strategies

Maintenance Strategies

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

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I am recruiting for a Site Engineering Manager, this role is working for a speciality chemicals business that is steeped in history and over the last few years has seen a dramatic increase in production.
This could be your chance to become a senior leader with an outstanding business.

Interested... read on!

Purpose of the Role

Lead and manage engineering and maintenance teams to ensure high-quality production aligned with the site standards.
As part of the site leadership team, contribute to long-term strategic planning and promote continuous improvement through innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive proactive, customer-focused solutions and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO50001 standards.
• Support product development and process optimisation across sites.
• Identify and plan long-term capital investments.
• Oversee maintenance, engineering projects, and budget management.
• Lead implementation of advanced process controls and reliability systems.
• Mentor team members and support cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and company procedures.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong safety, environmental, and process safety awareness.
• Expertise in engineering, maintenance strategies, and process technologies.
• Proven experience with budget and business plan management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical) and Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 10 years in chemical manufacturing, including 5 in a leadership role.

Benefits

• Private health insurance, bonus scheme, pension, life insurance, cycle to work, plus many more