Improvement CAPEX Lead

Improvement CAPEX Lead
Location: Greatham, Teesside
Client: Tioxide

Lead capital improvement projects at a major manufacturing site

Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit an Improvement CAPEX Lead for their Greatham site.

This is a senior project leadership role within the Technology function and Site Technology Leadership Team. You will lead the delivery of a portfolio of capital improvement projects designed to strengthen site competitiveness, process safety and engineering performance.

You will coordinate the Greatham Improvement Projects five-year rolling capital programme, managing delivery to plan, cost and compliance standards across a complex upper-tier COMAH manufacturing environment.

What you ll be doing
You will:

• Coordinate the Greatham Improvement Projects five-year rolling capital expenditure programme.
• Deliver a portfolio of improvement CAPEX projects safely, on time and to budget.
• Ensure projects follow Greatham capital project procedures and are designed, installed and commissioned in line with UK legislation, company standards and recognised engineering best practice.
• Recruit, lead and manage contractor project engineering resources to meet portfolio requirements.
• Flex project team resources to match changing project load and delivery priorities.
• Develop and lead the site strategy for excellence in capital project delivery.
• Own and maintain Greatham project procedures.
• Manage external specialist suppliers and contractors to provide a professional project delivery service.
• Promote a positive, values-led culture focused on safety, performance, compliance and engineering best practice.

The role includes responsibility for an improvement capital expenditure budget of approximately £5m £10m and a flexible team of engineering contractors depending on project load.

We welcome applications from people who have

• A degree, or equivalent knowledge, in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong experience leading capital investment projects in chemical, process, manufacturing or another high-hazard environment.
• Experience in upper-tier COMAH environments would be beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of CAPEX project management processes, controls and governance.
• Experience recruiting, leading or developing project engineering teams.
• The ability to plan, prioritise, schedule and optimise people and resources across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing contractors, specialist suppliers or multidisciplinary project teams.
• A commitment to high standards, safe working, inclusion, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Chartered Engineer status, or membership of a professional institution, would be welcomed.

We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application.

Why join Tioxide?
Join Tioxide to lead a meaningful portfolio of capital improvement projects that will directly influence process safety, competitiveness and long-term manufacturing performance. You will work with experienced technical, engineering and project teams in a role where your leadership can make a visible impact across the Greatham site.

Diversity and inclusion
Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in engineering, project delivery, technology and manufacturing leadership roles.

Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.