Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm Senior Operations Manager

SSE PLC; Wick; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE Renewables, based at Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm in Wick, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the offshore wind asset. You will guide a ~50-strong workforce and contractor teams, ensuring strong safety performance and adherence to contractual and financial commitments.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Maintenance, you will oversee assets, drive continuous improvement and engage with Joint Venture partners to maximise asset value while

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in highly regulated industrial environments.
• Proven track record of delivering safety performance and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with budget ownership, contract management and delivering business cases.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions across operational, technical and commercial priorities.
• Degree in Engineering, Energy, Marine Operations, Asset Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable and efficient operation of offshore wind asset, meeting safety, availability, production and service targets.
• Oversee maintenance, outages, asset integrity and compliance to deliver operational and commercial commitments.
• Provide visible leadership across site teams, contractors and matrix functions to drive safety and operational excellence.
• Build relationships with Joint Venture partners and stakeholders to drive performance and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Offshore wind operations

Safety performance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Engineering/Energy/Marine Operations or related degree

Job description

Base Location: Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm, Wick Harbour.

Salary: £68,100 - £102,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Lead one of the UK's most significant renewable energy assets

At SSE Renewables, we're building a smarter, cleaner energy future. As Senior Operations Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a major offshore wind farm, helping deliver the renewable energy needed to support the UK's Net Zero ambitions.

This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll be accountable for operational performance, commercial delivery and stakeholder engagement across a strategically important asset. You'll lead large operational and contractor teams, delivering the Management Service Agreement scope to the Joint Venture working closely with the General Manager as their lead representative, and have a critical role in maximising asset value, availability and production.

As the most senior operational leader on site, you'll provide visible leadership, make business-critical decisions, and create an environment where safety, performance and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Maintenance, you'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the offshore wind asset, ensuring delivery of operational, contractual and commercial commitments.

Leading through a combination of direct reports, matrix teams and contractor partners, you'll oversee a workforce of around 50 people and be accountable for delivering strong safety performance, operational excellence and financial outcomes.

Working closely with SSE Renewables leadership teams and Joint Venture partners, you'll ensure the asset continues to perform at its best while creating long-term value and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.

You will

• Lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a major offshore wind asset, delivering excellent safety, availability, production and service restoration performance.
• Accountable for delivering operational, contractual and commercial commitments, ensuring the offshore wind asset performs safely, reliably and efficiently while meeting agreed performance and budget targets.
• Provide visible leadership across site teams, contractors and matrix functions, creating a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee maintenance, outages, asset integrity and compliance activities, ensuring regulatory obligations, operational standards and long-term asset performance are maintained.
• Build strong relationships with Joint Venture partners and key stakeholders, driving operational performance, commercial outcomes and effective governance.

You have

• Significant leadership experience managing operations within offshore wind, utilities, power generation, marine operations or other highly regulated industrial environments.
• A strong track record of delivering excellent safety performance while leading multidisciplinary teams, contractors and complex operational activities.
• Commercial and financial management experience, including budget ownership, contract management and delivery of business cases performance targets.
• The ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions across operational, technical, contractual and commercial priorities while influencing senior stakeholders.
• A degree in Engineering, Energy, Marine Operations, Asset Management or a related discipline, or equivalent operational leadership experience, alongside knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and operational safety rules.

This is a site‑critical leadership role with responsibility for supporting operational and emergency response activities. As a result, you'll be predominantly site based with in-frequent business travel and able to attend the Operational Hub at short notice and therefore either must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a safe commuting distance of the site (indicatively within 1 hour).

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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