Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsCapital Engineering Manager role based in HullSenior role with a globally recognised manufacturing businessAbout Our ClientOur client is a leading global business operating at the heart of the supply chain, delivering essential products across food, agriculture and industrial markets. As one of the world's largest privately owned organisations, they combine deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and long-term performance. They are now looking for a Capital Engineering Manager for their Kingston upon Hull based site.Job DescriptionThe Capital Engineering Manager forms a vital part of the site's leadership team, reporting into the Site Director. You will take full ownership of the site capital programme, translating business strategy into a structured portfolio of investments while acting as the engineering authority across the full project lifecycle-from concept through to commissioning and handover-ensuring all projects deliver safe, reliable and high-performing assets aligned to long-term site objectives. You will:Lead and prioritise the site capital portfolio, aligning investment with safety, risk, reliability and valueAct as the final technical authority, owning key engineering decisions and standardsProvide hands-on leadership, mentoring and development to the on-site project engineering team, setting clear expectations and building capabilityCreate a high-performance engineering culture through coaching, challenge and technical guidanceRetain full accountability for contractor performance, providing strong oversight and challenge to external engineering partners and EPCsEnsure robust engineering assurance, governance and risk management across all projectsOversee project execution, including construction, contractor management and SIMOPS riskDrive high standards in process safety, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated and controlledOwn commissioning, start-up and handover to ensure assets are operable and maintainableEmbed reliability and lifecycle thinking into all engineering and design decisionsCollaborate closely with operations, maintenance and EHS to support site performanceMaintain accountability for capital cost control, forecasting and value-based decision makingThe Successful Applicantthe Capital Engineering Manager will have a strong technical engineering background gained within a high-hazard, heavy industrial environment such as chemicals, biofuels or manufacturing, alongside proven experience delivering complex capital projects.You will bring:Demonstrated experience leading capital programmes or major projects end-to-endStrong process safety knowledge and the ability to manage risk in complex environmentsExperience acting as an engineering authority or providing technical governanceProven leadership capability, including managing and developing engineering teamsThe ability to influence stakeholders and challenge decisions where safety or reliability is at riskA delivery-focused mindset, capable of balancing cost, performance and long-term asset integrityExperience managing and successfully delivering a complex portfolio of projects simultaneouslyWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package inclusive of car allowance and performance related bonusA fast-paced, international environment with significant scope and autonomyThe opportunity to lead key investment programmes within a highly complex industrial siteStrong career development opportunities within a large, stable and globally recognised organisationContactLeigh HolmshawQuote job refJN-052026-7021406Phone number+44 113 243 7737Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorProject / Programme ManagementSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationKingston Upon HullContract typePermanentConsultant nameLeigh HolmshawConsultant phone+44 113 243 7737Job referenceJN-052026-7021406
