Kelsey Bakovljev

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider in the energy sector to recruit an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for its combined heat and power plant in Seascale, Cumbria.

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary, strong pension package and a days-based working pattern.

If you’re an Engineering and Maintenance Manager seeking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety and long-term asset performance, submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Engineering and Maintenance Manager role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Lead the Engineering & Maintenance Department, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of engineering activities.

• Oversee maintenance strategies, technical standards and engineering procedures.

• Support major maintenance events, investigations and plant incidents.

• Develop and manage departmental staff, setting objectives and monitoring performance.

• Control engineering budgets and ensure work aligns with the Annual Operating Plan.

• Maintain and improve the site CMMS, engineering documentation and contractor management.

• Provide technical guidance on complex issues and contribute to site improvement initiatives.

• Deputise for the Plant Manager and participate in the duty manager rota.

 

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

• Senior E&M leadership experience in a continuous process environment.

• Strong knowledge of engineering risk, asset integrity, ATEX/DSEAR and compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with COMAH, Process Safety and Safe Systems of Work.

• Experience managing budgets, technical standards and major maintenance activities.

• Competence in CMMS use, engineering documentation and contractor oversight.

 

Personal skills The Engineering and Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A confident leader with strong communication and coaching skills.

• Highly organised, commercially aware and committed to safety.

• Able to make sound decisions and manage technical challenges effectively.

• Focused on continuous improvement and long-term asset performance.

 

Salary and benefits of the Engineering and Maintenance Manager role

• Competitive salary and pension

• Comprehensive benefits package