Plant Engineering Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world. 

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. 

This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career. 

As part of our One Capenhurst Programme, we’re looking for a Plant Engineering Manager. Based at our Capenhurst site, you’ll manage delivery by developing and implementing the Site Service model for the Site Plant Engineering portfolio in a safe, compliant, and reliable manner—across Enrichment, Chemical Processing, Decommissioning & Waste, and Group Projects. This is inclusive of people/culture, processes, and systems/plants.

Additionally, you’ll be accountable for providing a range of Site Plant Engineering services that support the efficient and effective operation of the Capenhurst site as a whole; operational business units; and other activities that are conducted on site.

You will also coordinate business centre engineering requirements and provide oversight of the deployed capability, alongside providing delegated DA to enable accessibility for operational, project and Group Project teams.

What will your day look like?

• Ensure safe and compliant delivery of the Site Plant Engineering Services. Post will have the following nuclear baseline roles and the accountability/responsibility that comes with the roles:
  • New - Nuclear Engineering
  • B304 - Design Authority
• Develop an aligned and integrated approach, framework and operating model on how Site Plant Engineering Services are planned, prioritised, co-ordinated and delivered across the Capenhurst site (key activities described below).
• Develop and implement a framework along with the management systems/arrangements and systems required.
• Support the deployment of Site Plant Engineering capability, working in a matrix approach across the Capenhurst Site. Lead by providing clear direction and alignment to deliver against objectives to support operations and activities on site.
• Manage the appropriate resourcing strategies (e.g. make versus buy approach) to ensure core capability and capacity is maintained.
• Ensure the culture & behaviours within the deployed teams align with that of the wider Capenhurst to create an engaged workforce and an improved worker experience.
• Member of the Engineering & Projects Leadership Team and are expected to share ideas and improve the ways of working and the working environment.
• Collaborative working cross functionally across the wider team and various Business Centres/Group Projects will be essential to safe, compliant, and reliable delivery of the Engineering & Projects objectives.
• Ensure proactive engagement and utilise consultative decision making related to the delivery of the Site Plant Engineering services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal site performance.
• Collaborate with Business Centres across the Capenhurst site through regular engagement to understand engineering resource needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to fulfill resource requirements and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of engineering resources to meet project demand.
• Ensure satisfaction by providing high-quality prioritised engineering services.
• Work closely with project managers to identify specific engineering resource needs required to support safety delivery of projects on time, to budget and at the required quality.
• Monitor and assess the performance of deployed engineering resource in delivering engineering services and satisfaction of engineering service customers.
• Work with the Discipline Engineering Mangers and Engineering Resource Manager to develop and maintain processes for identifying, selecting, and deploying engineering resources.
• Reports on the delivery of engineering resources and associated customer satisfaction.
• Continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the partnership and enhance resource delivery efficiency.
• Key interfaces include working aligned and collaboratively with cross functional teams and other UTD/Group functions as required.
• Define KPIs and performance metrics both for delivery as well as system/process health across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) to inform data-based decision making
• Accountable for the management and performance against the Engineering & Projects budget. Prepare, manage, and update all funding requests within the appropriate process (e.g. OPEX or CAPEX).
• Provide input to the Head of Engineering Services for the strategic resourcing strategy for the business-as-usual operations and investment portfolio.
• Promotes a strong behavioural safety culture.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject;
• Chartered member of an appropriate Engineering Institute or equivalent relevant experience.
• Project Management Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, or PMI
• Extensive experience in engineering and project management; of which sufficient time in a leadership role.
• Experience in managing projects/ plants.
• Experience as a key account manager for providing engineering related services.
• Strong track record of communicating, interfacing and influencing at management levels.
• Background in a regulated industry, for example energy, chemicals or pharmaceuticals, preferably in an international company.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation and to liaise with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide solutions.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Project management skills to support deployment of resources
• Significant related demonstrable experience in establishing design engineering policies, strategies and standards which comply with statutory and company codes and regulations, including safety through engineering design.
• Familiarity with engineering standards / specification and requirements in a highly regulated environment (relevant UK nuclear legislation and regulations), including Safety Cases.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering regulations.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow.

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and that’s just the start.

An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.

We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.

We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities.

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Please be aware that this role is subject to security clearance and medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start.

Our Promise

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

INDUK1