Drax is hiring an Engineering Services Manager to lead technical services and governance for the Cruachan hydro site, driving performance, risk management, and long-term asset integrity. You'll set strategic direction, manage compliance and change, and partner with plant leadership on investment planning and outages. Standout perks include up to 10% employer pension contribution plus private healthcare and bonus.
- Up to 10% employer pension
- Private healthcare and discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Permanent/Full time
Cruachan
£ 75876.00 - £ 87836.00
CLOSING DATE – 22 June
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role
As part of the Hydro Team, the Engineering Services Manager will;
- Be part of leading the strategic direction for Cruachan to optimise performance, risk, and cost.
- Oversee and manage technical risk governance.
- Partner with Plant and Managers to ensure efficient, reliable operations and long-term asset integrity.
- Develop and assess business cases to drive performance improvements.
- Champion safety and environmental standards through clear targets and initiatives.
- Support capital budgeting, outage delivery, and monthly investment tracking.
- Identify long-term capital needs aligned with safety, compliance, and market demands.
- Provide technical management of plant modifications and change initiatives.
- Oversee contracts and compliance (CDM, PUWER, PSSR, LOLER) and support key site services.
- Lead, develop and manage Technical Services team performance and capability.
- Set objectives, monitor delivery, and drive continuous improvement in plant and team performance.
- Lead and contribute to key operational, engineering, safety, and project meetings.
- Ensure resources, compliance systems, and processes support safe, efficient operations.
- Manage change, audits, and compliance to meet regulatory and business standards.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll ideally
have…
- A degree in engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Proven leadership experience in power, engineering, maintenance, or operations.
- A strong understanding of hydro technologies and asset optimisation strategies.
- Solid commercial awareness, including finance, procurement, and contracts.
- In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
- A track record of delivering results in fast-paced operational environments.
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams with high engagement and strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills, able to develop team capability.
- An analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data for decision-making.
- Experience with technical specifications, tendering, contractor management, and HSE compliance.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve
shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your
lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact
on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can
work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a
passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your
career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an
environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their
role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the
communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.
Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to
contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.
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