Shutdown Manager
4 days ago
Norwich
Key Responsibilities Shutdown Planning & Preparation • Lead the full planning life cycle for a site-wide shutdown, including scope definition, schedule development, risk assessments, and cost estimation., • Work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and HSE teams to build a robust and compliant plan., • Develop detailed execution schedules using appropriate planning tools (eg, Primavera P6, MS Project)., • Identify critical-path activities and optimise resource allocation to minimise downtime., • Oversee day-to-day shutdown activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are met., • Provide strong on-site leadership to contractors, maintenance teams, and engineering personnel., • Ensure compliance with COMAH safety case requirements and site-level process safety standards., • Manage progress reporting, daily coordination meetings, and live problem resolution., • Champion a zero-harm culture across the shutdown workforce., • Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and permit-to-work processes., • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with LOTO, isolations, confined space procedures, and hot work controls., • Manage shutdown budgets, track spending, and control scope changes., • Work with procurement teams to manage contractor contracts, variations, and invoicing., • Ensure all shutdown documentation is accurately completed and handed over., • Oversee QA/QC checks, inspection records, and technical documentation., • Proven experience delivering major shutdowns or turnarounds in the chemical, refinery, or high-hazard process industries., • Strong maintenance background (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)., • Demonstrable understanding of COMAH regulations and process safety principles., • Experience leading large contractor teams in a high-pressure shutdown environment., • Skilled in shutdown planning tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project)., • Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and maintain clear communication across departments., • Excellent problem-solving capability, especially under time-critical conditions., • Ability to manage budgets, track spend, and report financial performance., • Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)., • NEBOSH or IOSH certification., • Experience with statutory inspections and pressure systems regulations. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit our website Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales