hutdown Delivery Manager

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. 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 xehkeey 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 Whats 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