Engineering Manager - Humber Gateway

Engineering Manager - Humber Gateway

Location(s):

Grimsby, LIN, GB, DN31 3SY

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

The Engineering Manager, Humber Gateway Windfarm, exists to provide strategic direction on engineering and maintenance to the site team, to maintain and build the sites competence in the areas of technical performance of the operational assets, development and reporting of business critical KPIs, manage plant modifications and engineering issues, manage site engineering function, management of plant engineering and maintenance including associated contracts, Technical support in warranty negotiations, support business planning and Line Administration.

The Engineering Managers key stake holders are, the General Manager, Production Manager, HSE, Finance Manager, Central Engineering and the JV.

About the Role

Provide strategic leadership for all site engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring long-term asset integrity, availability and revenue optimisation

Develop and deliver the site engineering strategy aligned to the business plan, including in-house maintenance strategies and ad hoc campaigns

Lead, coach and develop an engineering team ( 5 direct reports), promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement

Own and manage multi-million-pound engineering and maintenance budgets, ensuring effective cost control and CAPEX planning

Act as Site Contract Officer, overseeing engineering contracts, project delivery, contractor performance, and warranty negotiation

Continuously manage technical and operational risks, ensuring compliance with HSSE legislation, internal policies and statutory requirements

Implement and optimise asset management systems, including CMMS/SAP, to enhance KPI reporting, maintenance planning and performance tracking

Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, collaborating with Production, HSE, Finance, Central Engineering and JV partners to deliver the site business plan

Job Requirements & Experience

Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent) with extensive experience in engineering asset operations, within offshore wind or a similar heavy industry

Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams in offshore wind, marine, or comparable asset-intensive environments

Extensive background in plant maintenance, engineering project delivery, and lifecycle asset integrity management

Extensive contract management experience covering commercial, technical and safety aspects

In-depth knowledge of HSSE legislation and standards; NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Experience implementing and managing CMMS/SAP or similar maintenance management systems

Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across site, corporate and JV environments

Professional registration (or working towards) with the Engineering Council and willingness to travel across UK and overseas sites as required

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

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