Transformational leadership opportunity for a UK or European national currently based overseas, seeking a return/relocation to the UK to lead a major plant within a global group.
Our client operates one of the UK's most significant integrated cement plants. A new role has been created to strengthen the site's future leadership capability as it embarks on a decade-long transformation programme involving significant investment in decarbonisation, automation and digital engineering. The successful candidate will join the site's senior leadership team as Operations & Engineering Manager, with a planned transition to Plant Manager over the next few years.
The Role
Lead site-wide engineering, maintenance and reliability functions for a large-scale cement manufacturing facility.
Deliver strategic improvement in asset reliability, energy efficiency and production uptime.
Build, mentor and empower high-performing engineering and production teams across electrical, mechanical, and process control disciplines.
Support large-scale capital investment projects and prepare the plant for advanced carbon capture integration.
Drive a strong safety culture and world-class operational standards.
Represent the site in regional and group-level engineering forums.
The Ideal Candidate
Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Chemical Engineering.
Extensive cement or comparable heavy‑process manufacturing leadership experience.
Strong experience in multi‑site or international operations (Middle East, North Africa, Europe or Asia Pacific).
Proven people leader with the ability to develop, inspire and lead large teams in a complex industrial environment.
Fluent in English; additional European languages advantageous.
UK or EU national with eligibility and genuine motivation to relocate to the UK.
Application Questions
Are you a UK or EU national currently based abroad with cement or heavy process experience?
Have you previously held a senior operations, maintenance or engineering management position?
Are you open to relocation to the UK Midlands region for a long‑term leadership succession opportunity?
What motivates your interest in returning to or resettling in the UK?
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