Engineering Manager
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are supporting our client in the search for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities at their site. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving operational reliability, maintaining plant performance, and ensuring cost-effective engineering solutions across a heavy industrial environment.
The Role
As Engineering Manager, you will:
Lead and manage all site-engineering activities, ensuring operational reliability and performance.
Oversee the cost-effective maintenance and development of all plant and equipment.
Monitor and control engineering expenditure, negotiating contracts up to major project status.
Continuously assess and improve plant performance through availability, reliability, and cost-reduction programmes.
Compile and present major maintenance submissions to support business objectives.
Ensure all statutory and legislative requirements are met by maintaining equipment registers.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of environmental control equipment. About You
We are looking for a proven leader with the ability to deliver in a challenging heavy industrial environment. You will have:
Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline - ideally with membership of a professional engineering institute.
Significant experience in engineering and maintenance management within heavy industry.
A strong track record of optimising plant performance through long-term planning, resource coordination, and engineering control techniques.
Experience developing and implementing major capital schemes.
Multi-discipline management capability, with proven leadership in demanding industrial settings - ideally hot rolling, metal forming, or similar. What's on Offer
Our client recognises that their people are their greatest asset. Alongside an attractive salary, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package including:
Defined contribution company pension scheme
27 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Life Assurance
Company sick pay scheme
Health Cash Plan via Simply Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Standby and call-out payments
Family-friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression