Technical Plant Engineer

Technical Plant Engineer (Mechanical) - Energy Recovery

SUEZ are looking for a Technical Plant Engineer to support our Energy from Waste Plants. The more efficiently our Energy Recovery sites operate, the better they are for the environment, local communities, and our business. As a Technical Plant Engineer Mechanical, you’ll play a key role in helping our facilities operate safely, compliantly, and at peak performance.

Salary: £49,616
Benefits: Company Car OR Car allowance (£7,961.60 per annum), Up to 10% annual bonus, 5% employer pension, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Location: Suffolk EFW / Based in the South East with National Travel 
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 17.00pm
 

What will I be doing?

This is a purpose-driven role with real impact, ideal for engineers who want to combine technical expertise with sustainability, innovation, and problem-solving. You’ll work closely with the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and technical teams, supporting day-to-day operations as well as longer-term optimisation and improvement projects.
You’ll be trusted with real responsibility from day one, while being supported through mentoring, learning opportunities, and professional development. This an excellent opportunity for early career engineers, graduate level candidates, or those progressing towards Chartership, as well as experienced professionals looking to make a difference in the energy sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and mechanical standards, providing technical guidance where needed.
• Deliver and support mechanical engineering projects across operations, maintenance, outages, and improvements.
• Drive asset optimisation, reliability strategies, and performance/risk-based decision-making.
• Conduct process analysis to identify efficiency, safety, and risk improvements.
• Manage contractors and support planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime

What are the requirements?

• Strong mechanical engineering experience across a range of equipment and systems (pressure/steam systems desirable).
• Proven problem-solving skills within energy, process, power, or heavy engineering environments.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance standards, and safety systems (e.g. LOLER, PSSR, environmental regulations, permit to work).
• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience delivering or supporting engineering and improvement projects, with data analysis/reporting skills desirable.
• Willingness to travel and support multiple sites as required.
   

Who We Are: 

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.