Shutdown Manager

Shutdown Delivery Manager Norwich Full Time, Permanent: Monday to Friday (39hrs) 8am – 4pm (5pm on one day to hit 30hrs) £55,000 – £60,000 per annum Non-contractual annual bonus up to 18% 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Our client, a long-established and highly regarded chemical manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Shutdown Delivery Manager (SDM) to join their Engineering leadership team. This is a senior role responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering complex site shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. Proven experience managing and delivering complex site shutdowns is essential, ideally within a formal project-based planning and execution framework. The Role Reporting to the Deputy Head of Engineering, the Shutdown Delivery Manager will: * Develop forward schedules and detailed plans for all site shutdowns * Interface closely with Operations, Engineering Authority and Subject Matter Experts * Build and manage site-wide shutdown programmes * Prioritise and manage high-risk and high-value work packages * Manage subcontractor relationships * Coordinate internal engineering resources (Mechanical, EI&C, Maintenance) * Ensure compliance with UK legislation and site policies (including CDM Regulations 2015) * Oversee planning, scheduling, permitting, execution and commissioning handover * Work alongside Projects to integrate capital works into shutdown windows * Contribute to CAPEX planning and resource validation * Lead and motivate engineers and planners to ensure safe, compliant delivery This role requires exceptional organisational ability, stakeholder management skills and experience delivering complex, time-critical engineering projects. About You Essential: * HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline * Minimum 5 years’ management experience * Experience with CDM Regulations 2015 * Proven track record planning and executing complex shutdowns or turnaround projects * Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills * Ability to manage competing priorities logically and effectively * Continuous improvement mindset Desirable: * ILM Level 5 (or equivalent management qualification) * Membership of a recognised engineering body (e.g. IMechE) * Upper Tier COMAH site experience * Knowledge of instrumentation, PLC and control systems * Experience with LV & HV systems, Compex, Nucleonic devices, AutoCAD What’s On Offer * Flexitime (ability to accrue up to 12 additional days leave) * Enhanced pension (matched contributions plus additional 2%, up to 10%) * Life assurance (3x salary) * Private medical cover * Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme * Gymflex & Cycle to Work schemes * Employee Assistance Programme