Facilities, Buildings & Infrastructure Manager

Position: Facilities, Buildings & Infrastructure Manager (Permanent)
Location: Moore

Facilities, Buildings & Infrastructure Manager

Department:
Engineering , Manufacturing site

Job Title:

Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager
Manufacturing Factory site, leading Utilities, Buildings and site Infrastructure Maintenance
Job Type: Permanent, primarily onsite
Job Industry: General Manufacturing, UK category leader
Job Reward: £58 - $65k Target 15% Bonus (REALISTIC!) exceptinal pension and package
Reporting to the Site Head of Engineering

Job Location:

Cheshire, Warrington area, South Bank of the River Mersey
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineering Manager, on a large manufacturing site, to lead all site services, site infrastructure, utilities, and hard facilities engineering activities on a large, complex manufacturing site with integrated distribution and warehousing operations. Its growing rapidly with multi-million CAPEX investment and expansion.

This is a hands-on, visible, leadership role with accountability for ensuring that all buildings, plant, utilities, and process infrastructure are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for current and future operational demand on a large, complex, time-sensitive manufacturing plant.
You will lead the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance teams, working closely with Operations, EHS, Engineering, and external contractors to deliver a robust, legally compliant, and cost-effective facilities and maintenance strategy. This includes managing buildings, utilities, machinery support systems, and environmental controls to ensure smooth production and full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities - Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Plant

Facilities & Utilities Leadership

Lead and develop the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance team, setting clear standards for safety, compliance, performance
Technical leadership across all hard services and site utilities
Site Services
Full accountability for the performance, maintenance, and compliance of:

HVAC systems (manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and controlled environments)
Dust extraction and LEV systems, including inspection, testing, and compliance
Boilers, steam generation, and steam distribution systems
Process utilities (compressed air, chilled water, hot water, gas, water, effluent, where applicable)
Building fabric and infrastructure, including roofs, floors, doors, and loading bays
Safety, Compliance & Risk Ensure full compliance with all statutory, environmental, and insurance requirements, including:

Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
COSHH / DSEAR
BOAS Boilers
PUWER
LOLER (where applicable)
Fire safety and building compliance
Own contractor safety management, permits to work, RAMS, and site access controls
Maintenance Strategy & Asset Care

Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for facilities and utilities assets.
Drive improvements in asset reliability, energy efficiency
Ensure accurate asset registers, statutory records, and maintenance documentation
Support capital projects, refurbishments, and upgrades to site services and infrastructure. re
Manage external service providers, OEMs, and contractors
Control facilities and utilities budgets, including energy and service contracts
Key Requirements - Facilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site

Proven experience as a Facilities Engineering Manager / Utilities Manager / Hard FM Manager in a large manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environment
Strong technical background in HVAC, boilers, steam systems, and dust extraction
Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary maintenance or facilities teams
Understanding of statutory compliance, safety legislation, and engineering standards
Experience managing contractors and outsourced service partners
Strong communication and leadership skills
Degree / HNC / HND or time served in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Relevant professional certifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, AP/AE roles, BOAS, HVAC or pressure systems training) are desirable

What We Offer - Facilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site

Highly Competitive salary and benefits package, including up to £10k Bonus
Senior, visible role on a critical manufacturing site
Opportunity to shape long-term facilities and utilities strategy
Supportive engineering and operations leadership team
Long-term stability within a large, complex operation
A people centric culture with people at the core
Stable, secure site
You will play a vital role in ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, and facilities that underpin the success of the entire business.

Please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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