Head of Site Engineering Generous salary and benefits package with relocation support for eligible candidates
Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers. An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Head of Site Engineering to join us.
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for engineering excellence? As Head of Site Engineering, you will play a crucial role in ensuring CEUK’s plant, equipment, and infrastructure operate at peak performance.
Reporting to the Engineering & Technology Director, you’ll be responsible for delivering maintenance, improvement, and CAPEX projects while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced engineering leader who can drive continuous improvement, manage complex projects, and inspire teams to deliver high standards in a dynamic environment.
Ensure all activities within the job holder’s control are undertaken in full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and Company procedures and policies, and report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss system) in accordance with your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Oversee the Capital expenditure programme and provide leadership to the site Capital Projects team.
Drive the identification of planned preventative maintenance schedules which cover all areas of site and satisfy all legislative and risk assessment requirements.
Ensure that regular, structured communication is undertaken across the maintenance & Capital projects function.
Use of techniques such as Failure Modes and Effects (and Criticality) Analysis (FMEA and/or FMECA) to identify critical equipment and maintenance requirements
Must have personal commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
The ability to build and develop effective relationships and use these to improve performance.
Knowledge of the principles of company policy and operating procedures in order to ensure site and company compliance.
Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline
NEBOSH Certificate
Project management
Experience in evaluating equipment reliability leading to Root Cause Analysis and consequent improvement plan
Management of diverse teams and projects within a maintenance / site services function
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
Maintenance, plant & facilities management experience within a high hazard facility
In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts.
If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of Head of Site Engineering, then we would love to hear from you. NO AGENCIES***