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EGTL Plant Area & Systems Engineer (Mechanical)

Calendarimmediately

ClockFull-time, Unlimited

GlobeEnfield, Kent

Money£63,000 - £77,000

EGTL Plant Area & Systems Engineer (Mechanical)

Locations: Enfield (England), Kent (England)

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

  • Developing and managing governance, risk and compliance strategies to ensure the responsible operation of EGTL assets, while adhering to the company's GMI-PEM, MAN and SHE management systems.
  • Develop and manage the plant area and systems engineering business plan for integrating into the overarching EGTL business plan. Managing the engineering and maintenance opex and capital budgets.
  • Project and outage management from concept to delivery. Ensuring projects and outage scope is responsibly delivered to safety, quality, time and cost targets.
  • Strategic contract management from concept to delivery and performance management. Leading the team in complex technical and commercial contract negotiations.
  • Develop and manage maintenance strategies to deliver technical, compliance and cost performance targets.
  • Ensure business targets are met and best practice is employed by proactive networking, stakeholder management and benchmarking.

Your profile

  • Extensive technical knowledge and experience of power plant engineering, maintenance and operations. Qualified to Degree level in engineering or equivalent HNC/D qualification with demonstrable extensive knowledge and experience.
  • Knowledge of current policies and procedures which affect the management and operations of engineering assets & CCGT.
  • Experienced in managing high value and high risk power plant projects. Qualified to APMP level D or equivalent and working towards APMP Project Manager Level C qualification or equivalent.
  • Experienced contract manager with an excellent understanding of the business and how contract services should be delivered to support and improve the business. Sets realistic contract expectations and has back to front contract knowledge so that the right delivery, performance and cost models are applied. Understanding of the operational and financial risks to protect the business. Negotiation and influencing skills. Trained in CME (Contractor Management and Engagement) and authorised to hold nominated ERep and ERSHE and Instructing Engineer contract roles.
  • Full understanding of maintenance best practice and its execution via SAP.
  • Extensive experience in safety leadership and developing a regenerative safety culture. Qualified to National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Certificate or equivalent.
  • An experienced and practicing Operational Excellence Navigator.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage performance and motivate, coach and mentor individuals, teams, contract staff as well as a hands on approach are vital.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to enable effective working relationships with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
  • Ability to inspire and manage change.
  • The confidence to challenge established practices, suggesting imaginative solutions to problems.
  • Planning and organising skills to include effective prioritising, resource management and a long-term strategic focus.
  • Working towards an accreditation with a recognised professional body.
  • Qualified and practising First Aider

Job ID:

88446

Location:

Enfield, Kent

Type of contract:

Unlimited

Working model:

Full-time, Unlimited

Start date:

immediately

Application deadline:

19/02/2026

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:

resourcinguk@uniper.energy

What makes Uniper stand out as an employer

  • Health Insurance

    Private Medical Insurance

    Rapid access to quality private medical care for illness and injury. The insurance includes a private GP service and pathway services to fast-track care.

  • Money

    Pension Scheme

    Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.

  • Remote

    Flexible Working

    In recognising the benefit of flexible working in achieving the right balance between work and personal lives, Uniper supports varied working arrangements and flexible working applications.

  • Training

    Professional Development and Career Opportunities

    A continuous and personal journey, Uniper supports with flexible learning opportunities and where appropriate professional qualifications.

  • Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    With cover levels designed to suit your family circumstances it allows you to claim for routine and complex dental treatments.

  • Smiley

    Holiday Buy and Sell Programme

    In addition to a minimum entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays, the programme enables you to take some extra time off or free up some cash.

  • Travel

    Travel Insurance

    Holiday with complete peace of mind with worldwide or European annual multi-trip travel insurance.

  • Bicycle

    Cycle to Work Scheme

    Purchase a bike and save on tax and National Insurance on your regular commute to work.

  • Fonds

    Uniper Discounts

    Enjoy savings from all your favourite retailers via our employee discount store on everything from high street stores, restaurants and days out.

  • Health Insurance

    Life Insurance

    In addition to company provided Death in Service benefits a ‘top-up’ benefit is available to employees and their partners.

  • Accident Insurance

    Personal Accident Insurance

    A payout in the event of serious accident injuries; for you, your partner and/or children.

  • Health Insurance

    Critical Illness Insurance

    Offering a tax-free lump sum payout should you become ill. Cover can be extended to a partner and child cover is free from birth to 21 years old.

  • Smiley

    Family Friendly Policies

    Many employees have caring responsibilities outside of the workplace. Uniper’s special leave policy reflects the changing needs of employees and aims to accommodate personal commitments where possible.

  • Health

    Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

    Be supported. The Uniper employee assistance program is designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office. Available 24/7 every day of the year it offers a freephone support line, online resources and a confidential counselling service.

The benefits may vary slightly depending on location and role. You can find a complete overview of the benefits here:Benefits
About Uniper
Diversity

Transforming energy security through expertise and commitment

Uniper is a European energy company with a global reach that makes a decisive contribution to security of supply and energy transformation.  We work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible.

Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

Application process

Step 1 - Online application

Step 1

Online application

Have you found a suitable job posting? Then you can apply online right here. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Once we have received your application successfully, you will receive confirmation by e-mail immediately afterwards.

Your questions. Our answers.

Do you have any questions?

Do you have any questions?

Our recruiting team will be happy to assist you via email. Please submit your application exclusively through our online portal – unfortunately, we cannot consider applications sent by email. As long as the position is listed on our careers page, we look forward to your interest and application!

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