Engineering Manager

Hub Engineering Manager 

Barrow-in-Furness

12 month contract - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Job Overview

Purpose Statement

The Hub Engineering Manager provides leadership to the engineering disciplines to support the delivery of safe and efficient operations, project development and decommissioning. Provides direction and leadership on engineering strategy and delivery in support of the assets. Ensures that all engineering activities are carried out in compliance with company procedures, industry standards and appropriate regulations.

The position drives the engineering plan for the asset, balancing production efficiency, risk management, lifecycle value, and regulatory compliance, while acting as the key interface between site leadership and Engineering Authorities.

Key Accountabilities

Key Role Deliverables

Provide overall engineering leadership and direction for the Morecambe Hub assets, ensuring engineering activities support:

Production delivery

Asset integrity and reliability

Safety and environmental performance

Develop and maintain the asset engineering plan, aligned with business and asset strategies.

Work closely with Maintenance teams to ensure maintenance strategies align with:

Asset risk profile

Operating context

Lifecycle stage

Support optimisation of asset availability and reliability while managing integrity risk.

Ensure operability and maintainability are considered in all engineering decisions.

Provide engineering leadership to asset-based projects and modifications.

Support management of change (MOC) processes for engineering-related changes.

Identify and manage engineering and integrity risks affecting safety, production, or compliance.

Input to budget planning and cost control for engineering-related activities.

Ensure asset engineering compliance with:

Applicable legislation and regulations

Safety Case requirements

COMAH and SEMS requirements

Company standards

Industry best practice

Support regulatory engagement, audits and inspections, ensuring any engineering actions arising are addressed effectively.

Responsible for the development and implementation of design integrity and other engineering standards.

Overall owner of the scope and quality of technical risk management standards.

Responsible for the prioritisation and deployment of engineering resources across the operating asset portfolio.

Responsible for the review and adoption, where appropriate, of new and emerging technologies.

Competence & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:

Asset integrity and lifecycle management

Safety-critical equipment

Barrier management

Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams in an operations environment.

Experience in oil & gas / energy sector operations.

Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in an Engineering or Technology discipline.

Chartered Engineer.

Offshore BOSIET and Medical certification.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.