Mechanical Engineering Manager

Company: BMS Engineering Recruitment
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

  • Senior-level mechanical leadership role overseeing performance across 8 UK Energy from Waste sites
  • High-impact project portfolio covering plant optimisation, turbine/boiler improvements, corrosion prevention and specialist repairs
  • Home-based position with national influence, excellent package and autonomy

We’re recruiting on behalf of a major UK waste and resource management organisation operating a large portfolio of Energy from Waste facilities nationwide. With continued investment across their infrastructure, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join their central engineering function.

This is a strategic, technically focused role with no direct reports, but full responsibility for driving mechanical reliability, performance and improvement projects across multiple operational EFW plants throughout the UK.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience delivering mechanical improvement projects within Energy from Waste environments
  • Strong technical knowledge of boilers, turbines, rotating equipment and corrosion mitigation
  • Proven background improving plant performance, reliability and operational efficiency
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
  • Senior-level engineering capability with confidence influencing site leadership teams
  • Full UK driving licence and comfortable with national travel / overnight stays
  • Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Package

  • £70,000 – £94,000 basic salary
  • Bonus up to 25%
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Predominantly home-based with occasional UK site travel (typically 1-2 nights per week)
  • Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK excluding Northern Ireland

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Posted: May 25th, 2026