Site Engineering Manager Accrington, Lancashire Permanent 2 weeks ago

E3 Recruitment

  • Accrington, Lancashire
  • £70,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
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.

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