Site Outage Manager

Site Outage Manager – Energy from Waste Projects Leeds initially, followed by Essex and other UK project locations£500–£550 per day (DOE) – Outside IR35Immediate StartContractor Position - Until Sept 2026 but very likely to be extended beyondAn exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Site Outage Manager to support major Energy-from-Waste (EfW) projects across the UK. The successful contractor will initially be based at a plant in Leeds before moving on to a further site in Essex and additional project locations thereafter. This role is suited to a hands-on operational leader with extensive outage and maintenance management experience within the energy, power generation, or heavy industrial process sectors. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate planned and unplanned plant outages, shutdowns, maintenance activities, and operational interventions across multiple project locations.Ensure all outage works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational, contractual, budgetary, and programme requirements.Provide strong site leadership across operational activities, ensuring contractors, suppliers, consultants, and operational teams remain aligned with project objectives and HSEQ standards.Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements, safe systems of work, RAMS, permit systems, and contractor management procedures.Coordinate outage preparation and execution activities including inspection planning, NDT activities, scaffolding, welfare facilities, material coordination, and contractor mobilisation/demobilisation.Liaise closely with engineering, commissioning, and operational teams to ensure effective outage delivery and close-out of punch list items.Monitor technical and commercial changes, manage operational risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned and structured problem-solving methodologies.Support workforce planning, contractor coordination, competency management, and operational readiness across project sites.Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders while supporting flexible site operations, including extended hours and weekend activities where required.Candidate RequirementsDegree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.Proven experience as an Outage Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Shutdown Manager, or similar leadership role within Energy-from-Waste, power generation, petrochemical, industrial process, or heavy engineering environments.Strong contractor management and multi-disciplinary site coordination experience during major outages or shutdowns.Demonstrable HSEQ leadership experience with strong knowledge of site safety legislation, operational risk management, and permit-to-work systems.Relevant site safety qualifications such as SMSTS, SCC, or equivalent.Strong technical understanding of industrial mechanical systems including pressure systems, rotating equipment, utilities, and balance of plant infrastructure.Good understanding of relevant industry legislation and directives including PED, Machinery Directive, Simple Pressure Vessel Directive, and ATEX regulations.Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working within fast-paced site environments.Why Apply?Opportunity to work on major UK Energy-from-Waste projectsCompetitive £500–£550 per day rate (DOE)Outside IR35 contractImmediate start availableLong-term project pipeline with potential for continued assignments across future UK projectsCollaborative and experienced site teams with strong operational supportThe NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.