Plant Manager – EfW

Plant Manager – EfW (NW33412) Falkirk, Scotland

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme
• Private medical and dental cover

Role and Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all plant departments through the site leadership team, maintaining safe, efficient, and effective facility operations.
• Monitor plant performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver against financial targets and contractual commitments.
• Own the plant P&L, manage budgets, control expenditure, and drive ongoing cost efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain full compliance with environmental permits (PPC), HSE legislation, and all contractual obligations.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for regulatory authorities, key stakeholders, and external agencies, with accountability for all site operations.
• Champion a visible and proactive commitment to HSEQ across all levels of the organisation.
• Foster a safe, compliant working environment through robust risk management and effective resource allocation.
• Lead thorough root cause analyses and oversee the implementation of corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
• Embed a positive safety culture and uphold strict adherence to all HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain rigorous HSE monitoring and reporting processes, ensuring full compliance with legal and permit obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in management is desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.
• Substantial experience in a senior leadership capacity.
• Demonstrable track record within Energy‑from‑Waste or related power generation sectors.
• Solid financial acumen, spanning budget oversight, forecasting, and cost management.
• Established leadership ability with a history of managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem‑solving capability in complex operational settings.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Highly adaptable with the composure and resilience to perform under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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