About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

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We are thrilled to go to market for the search of our new Project Manager.  This is an exciting position and will be part of a newly formed European Engineering Hub.  You will play an integral part in managing a team of multi-disciplined Project Engineers in the UK and across Europe. 

As part of the extended global engineering leadership team, you will ensure the timely completion of a variety projects including improvement, sustainability, safety and growth across Europe – ensuring key milestones are achieved and projects delivered on time and budget. 

As the Project Manager, you will:

• Lead a team of 4-6 mechanical project engineers
• Deliver capital and expensed engineering projects including multi-million-pound investments
• Work alongside the Project Operations Manager to deliver your projects to meet KPIs on Safety, Scope, Schedule and Cost.
• Co-ordinate, monitor and control all project management activities.
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Solenis technical requirements.
• Chair regular project meetings and prepare monthly status reports.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement measures with the Projects Team to deliver project objectives in terms of EHS, quality, cost, reliability and schedules.
• Work with your manager to identify your learning and development needs, and work towards an agreed learning and development plan.

The Individual

• Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Technically competent in mechanical engineering, preferably including knowledge of managing piping and civils contracts.
• A strong background in a project environment in the manufacturing industry
• Experience of delivery of Capital Projects through the utilization of internal and external resources
• People management experience would be desirable.
• Microsoft Word, excel, power point, Outlook.

The benefits

• An attractive Salary
• Annual Bonus Scheme:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a company-enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare and life assurance.
• Access to an on-site gym with an instructor.
• Multi-faith rooms
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking, some bays with electric vehicle charging stations.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.