Job Title: Plant Engineering Manager (Chemical Engineering)
Department: Building Systems UK
Location: Shotton (CH5)
Salary: up to £55,000 + Benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
Shape the Future of Sustainable Buildings – Drive Engineering Excellence with Purpose
At Building Systems UK, we’re at the forefront of sustainable steel solutions for the construction industry. From high-performance cladding and decking systems to award-winning innovation, we support the design and construction of some of the UK’s most iconic buildings. Now, we’re looking for a Plant Engineering Manager with a background in chemical or process safety engineering to lead part of our site operations at Shotton.
If you’re passionate about safety, performance and building strong engineering teams, this is your opportunity to make an impact on a site with major sustainability ambitions and a proud history of engineering excellence.
What you will do
This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer who’s ready to lead and influence beyond technical delivery. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Technicians – with a focus on driving reliability, continuous improvement and safe working practices.
In your day-to-day work, you’ll:
- Lead engineering project delivery and manage departmental budgets
- Collaborate closely with technical and manufacturing teams to align priorities
- Shape, develop and embed either chemical engineering or process safety engineering competence across the site
- Provide hands-on support for process improvement, chemical process design and H&S leadership
- Deliver training and coaching to engineers and operators as part of development planning
- Contribute to annual maintenance budgets and manage procurement of engineering spares and consumables
This is a hands-on, people-focused role that offers the chance to influence long-term site performance, culture and capability.
What you will need
We’re looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with confident team leadership and a strong commitment to process safety.
You’ll need:
- A degree in engineering (chemical, process or a related discipline)
- Proven experience in chemical or process safety engineering
- Strong understanding of engineering practices and legislative compliance
- Effective supervisory and coaching skills
- Commercial awareness and experience managing engineering budgets
- Confidence delivering training and influencing across departments
If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to lead within a business that is actively investing in its people, processes and sustainability goals. You’ll help shape the future of a major UK manufacturer and work in a culture that values innovation, collaboration and accountability.
We offer:
- Competitive salary with annual pay review
- 35 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private healthcare (individual cover)
- A leading defined contribution pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, and retail discounts
For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: [email protected]
