Drax Group
Engineering Services Manager
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Engineering Services Manager
Engineering Services Manager
Permanent / Full-time Location: Cruachan
Salary Range: £75,876.00 – £87,836.00 Closing Date: 10 July
About Us: Who We Are
We are dedicated to making real positive change. We generate renewable, dispatchable energy and create stability in unpredictable energy markets. Building upon our proud heritage, we aim to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
Join a team of innovative doers, forward thinkers and business champions, as we work toward a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future for all. Together, we’re committed to decarbonising the planet for future generations.
About the Role
The Engineering Services Manager will play a key part in leading the Hydro Team, driving strategic direction to optimise performance, risk, and cost:
- Lead and oversee the strategic direction for Cruachan to enhance operational efficiency.
- Manage technical risk governance, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Collaborate with Plant Managers and Operations Teams to maintain reliable, efficient operations and secure long-term asset integrity.
- Develop and assess business cases to drive performance improvements and sustainability.
- Champion safety and environmental standards, setting clear targets and initiatives.
- Support capital budgeting, outage delivery, and track monthly investments.
- Align long-term capital needs with safety, regulatory compliance, and market demands.
- Manage technical oversight of plant modifications and change initiatives.
- Oversee contract compliance (including CDM, PUWER, PSSR, LOLER) and support key site services.
- Lead, develop, and manage the Technical Services team, enhancing performance and capability.
- Set objectives, monitor delivery, drive continuous improvement in both plant operations and team performance.
- Lead and contribute to critical operational, engineering, safety, and project meetings.
- Ensure all resources, compliance systems, and operational processes support safe and efficient operations.
- Manage change initiatives and compliance to meet regulatory and business requirements.
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven leadership in power generation, engineering, maintenance, or operations environments.
- A strong grasp of hydro technologies and asset optimisation strategies.
- Commercial awareness in areas such as finance, procurement, and contract negotiation.
- In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) legislation.
- A track record of results delivery in fast-paced operational settings.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Negotiation and influencing skills to develop team capability effectively.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex data for informed decision-making.
- Experience with technical specifications, tendering processes, contractor management, and HSE compliance.
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Rewards & Benefits
At Drax, we reward your contributions in meaningful ways. Here’s what comes with this role:
- Discretionary bonus tied to company performance.
- Private healthcare coverage.
- SAYE (Sharesave) scheme (discretionary, where available).
- Personal accident cover.
- Group personal pension plan (contribution up to 10%).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Reimbursement for the annual membership fee of one relevant professional body.
We are pioneering change to meet the climate challenge. Drax is where your career aspirations and dedication to the future align. Join a passionate team shaping an energy landscape for generations.
Benefits of Working at Drax
Drax fosters a respectful workplace where everyone is valued. This is achieved through:
- DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) commitment to reflect our communities.
- Supporting equity in our hiring and development processes.
- Empowering every voice to contribute based on talent, not background.
Application Instructions
Think this role could be your next step? Apply now via the ‘apply now’ button.
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If you have questions beyond the job description, contact the careers team confidentially at careers@drax.com.
Note: We reserve the right to close this position early when sufficient applicants are received.
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