Central Utility Plant Manager

Boden Talent is partnering with our client, a globally recognised organisation, to appoint an experienced Central Utility Plant Manager to lead the operation of a large-scale, mission-critical central utility plant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee critical infrastructure supporting a complex commercial campus, ensuring operational reliability, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance while leading a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation and long-term strategy of the central utility plant, managing essential mechanical systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and building automation systems (BAS). Alongside driving operational excellence, you’ll play a key role in sustainability initiatives, capital planning, and continuous improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of plant operators, engineers, and technicians.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of central utility plant systems.
• Implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to maximise equipment reliability.
• Monitor energy performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health & safety, and operational regulations.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and procurement activities.
• Respond to plant emergencies and lead troubleshooting of critical systems.
• Prepare operational reports, budgets, and capital improvement plans.
• Work closely with facilities leadership and key stakeholders to support wider business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10+ years’ experience managing central utility plants, critical facilities, or large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of chiller plants, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC systems, and BAS.
• Stationary Engineer, Boiler Operator, or equivalent licence (where required).
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and operational performance management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills within mission-critical environments.
• Excellent understanding of energy management and regulatory compliance.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), or Building Operator Certification (BOC).
• Experience using CMMS and energy management platforms.
• Background within mission-critical, healthcare, higher education, or large commercial campus environments.
• Knowledge of LEED, ASHRAE, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Opportunity to join a world‑class organisation operating a highly advanced, mission‑critical campus.
• Long‑term career progression with exposure to large‑scale infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.

Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.