Deputy Site Manager

Vestas; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Deputy Site Manager to lead offshore operations within the Aftersales & Upgrades team in Global Offshore. You will manage day-to-day offshore activities, ensure safety, and deliver value to customers from the Service Operations Vessel during 14/14 rotations, with the primary workplace in Aarhus (DK) and Warrington (UK).

The role requires an engineering background, 4–5 years in a similar role, wind industry experience, and proficiency in SAP and Office 365.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–5 years' experience in a similar offshore role.
• Wind industry experience.
• Knowledge of construction/service management & safety standards.
• Able to obtain GWO and country medical certification.
• Proficient in Office 365 and SAP.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore daily operations to ensure safe, productive, cost-efficient vessel use.
• Provide shift leadership and safety oversight during the shift.
• Coordinate logistics, crew changes, tooling and materials.
• Maintain documentation, QA records, and progress reporting.
• Interface between onboard client representatives and vessel operator.

Skills

Efficient communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Office 365

SAP

Job description

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200 Warrington, Cheshire, GB, WA3 6XG

Work experience: Professional

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Field Operations

Can you picture yourself stepping into leading offshore operations? Do you find fulfillment in helping teams move projects and processes forward? Are you good at communicating and are a detail-oriented person who also can see the bigger picture? Then we have the position for you! Vestas is looking for a Deputy Site Manager!

Region NCE & Global Offshore > Global Offshore > Offshore Aftersales and Upgrades

The Aftersales & Upgrades department is responsible for end-to-end delivery of offshore service campaigns and aftersales projects across Global Offshore. You will be responsible for offshore day-to-day operations within a multidisciplinary organization, ensure onsite operational excellence, and delivering value for our internal and external customers. The department is part of the Offshore Service organization in the Vestas NCE Region. Here you become part of an experienced team of >500 colleagues who daily work on delivering Offshore Services to our trusted customers. This includes everything from strategy work, operational improvement, Health & Safety, technical case handling to delivering the services on the wind turbines offshore.

Responsibilities

• Offshore Operational Execution & Resource Efficiency: Manage daily offshore operations to ensure safe, productive, and cost efficient use of vessel time, resources, and personnel while meeting budget and productivity targets
• Shift Leadership & Safety Oversight: Hold full responsibility for safety, welfare, compliance with permit to work systems and Wind Turbine Safety Rules during the shift, acting as the primary operational escalation point. Be part of the project leadership together with the Site Manager and Project Manager
• Logistics & Resource Coordination: Oversee marine logistics, including manifests, crew changes, tooling, and materials, and plan shift resources in collaboration with Master Planning and OFS Operations Resources
• Documentation, QA & Progress Reporting: Ensure complete and accurate documentation (including DPR, QA records and NCRs), track planned vs. actual progress, manage risks/deviations, and report status to the Site Manager/Project Manager
• Stakeholder Interface & Technical Support: Serve as the key interface between the onboard client representative and vessel operator, while supporting Supervisors and Technicians with operational and technical queries throughout the shift

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in a similar role
• Previous experience working within the wind industry
• Advanced knowledge of construction/service management processes, models and methods as well as process safety standards and local legislation
• Ability to obtain and hold GWO and country specific Medical check certification
• Proficient in Office 365 and SAP, with solid IT literacy
• Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written

Competencies

• Efficient communicator
• Structured and systematic with attention to detail
• Enjoys motivating and coaching, professional and skilled in contributing to group efforts
• You will have an open approach to decision-making
• Culturally aware with an inclusive mindset
• Well-developed leadership skills and customer focused
• Fluent written and spoken English (this is the working language within Vestas)

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, collaborative, and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, accountability and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will have good opportunities to build your career in Vestas, when demonstrating aspiration, capacity, and potential.

Additional information

Your primary work location will be Aarhus (DK), Warrington (UK)
The role follows a 14/14 rotation pattern, with the primary workplace being a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) supporting offshore wind farm operations.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.