Site Projects & Capex Manager

Description

• Engage with senior leadership to influence priorities and secure approvals.
• This includes Site input into the design stages and responsibility for commissioning and start-up together with subsequent improvements.
• Challenge project scopes and apply value engineering principles to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Lead a core team of project engineers and oversee external service providers.
• Manage unplanned projects without compromising strategic objectives.
• Support to Site Process Engineering & Projects Manager and Site Process Engineer for continuous improvement in process engineering issues.
• Support for line management trouble shooting when they need help. Source of advice to all levels of personnel at EP on process issues.
• Provide portfolio visibility through dashboards and regular reporting on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of plant modifications, process improvement opportunities and capital expansion projects as required as the Site’s main focal point.
• Ensure robust design and commissioning processes, including Hazops, safety assessments, and compliance with COMAH and corporate standards.
• Implement stage-gate governance and ensure compliance with COMAH and corporate standards.
• Act as the Principal Commissioning Authority for major projects, ensuring safe and efficient start-up.
• Support line management in the development and upkeep of plant and safety systems, in particular Operating Procedures and ELDs as a deliverable on new projects
• Develop and maintain a 3–5 year Capex roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Establish and manage framework agreements with engineering service providers.
• Oversee project engineering activities, including scope definition, cost estimation, and input into project plans.

Requirements

A vacancy has arisen for a Site Projects and Capex Manager to join the Manufacturing Team at Ellesmere Port. This role combines a hands-on attitude with strategic leadership to delivery complex site projects. The role will be exposed to senior leadership and will be expected to drive changes within the department. Operating in a dynamic and challenging environment, the position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to influence and lead teams effectively.

• Demonstrated cost savings through scope challenge and value engineering.
• Positive feedback from senior leadership on strategic alignment and responsiveness.
• Proven experience in chemical plant process engineering both from an office and on the plant. Comfortable with handling detail
• Strong governance and compliance with zero major audit findings.
• Awareness of all relevant legislation including COMAH, ATEX, SIL< PSSR, LOLA, PUWER and appropriate HSE guidance
• Full visibility of Capex portfolio with accurate progress reporting.
• Approved Capex roadmap covering short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
• High hazard awareness and experience in Safety and Environment Management Systems
• Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent working towards or having Chartered Engineer Status
• Practical, can do approach coupled with strong technical knowledge
• Hands on approach – capable of delivering work themselves as well as through others
• Improved efficiency and predictability in project execution.
• Ability to handle unplanned work without disrupting critical priorities.

Benefits

• Up to 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions
• Annual bonus scheme
• 6x death in service
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4- and 5-years’ service)
• Private medical insurance
• Sharesave scheme
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours - Work between 7am–7pm (core between 10am and 3pm)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance