Overview

We're searching for a highly capable and driven Senior Facilities & Capital Lead Engineer to lead the design, execution, and oversight of critical infrastructure projects across our site. This is a hands-on project management role within a fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment, where you'll steer projects from initial concept through to delivery—while managing a team, maintaining compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and refurbish facilities and capital equipment projects, with accountability for vendor selection, CAPEX oversight, budget phasing, installation, and governance.
• Lead cross-department collaboration, ensuring processes are safe, compliant, and future-focused—embedding sustainability and efficiency into every decision.
• Shape a proactive team culture and an energy-efficient, safety-first workplace.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, implement building management systems, and supervise contractors to keep operations running smoothly and to high standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management, facilities engineering and experience with automated equipment—ideally in the automotive sector.
• A degree or HNC in engineering (or equivalent) is essential, alongside demonstrable leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience with layout optimisation, AutoCAD, and familiarity with ISO standards is a bonus.

Details

This is a fully onsite position, five days a week at our St Athan site. Some travel may be required on an ad hoc basis to support business priorities. In return, we offer a collaborative environment with real opportunities for career progression. You'll work on projects that shape the future of manufacturing and play a key role in delivering our strategic vision.