Biogas Site Manager

Astute People; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical and dental care

Additional benefits discussed at 인터뷰

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee two anaerobic digestion sites in the York area. You will lead the operations, drive uptime and efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance across the plant’s environmental permit and PAS110 accreditation.

You will manage budgets and procurement, coordinate feedstock delivery and digester performance, and develop the onsite team of operators, technicians and contractors. A hands-on leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in process/waste/renewables environments.
• Hands-on problem-solving for operational challenges.
• Strong communication with regulators, contractors, suppliers and investors.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Willingness to travel between sites, with overnight stays as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across two sites in the York area to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise digestion process performance and outputs (biogas, CHPs, biomethane, heat, digestate).
• Manage feedstock deliveries, storage and blending for consistent digester performance.
• Oversee budget, cash flow, P&L, procurement and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit and PAS110 Accreditation, and liaise with regulators.
• Lead the on-site operations team and coordinate with Field Engineering Team and contractors.

Skills

People leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Health & safety focus

Willingness to travel

Education

WAMITAB

IOSH

Engineering qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who own and operate a portfolio of biogas plants across England and Scotland. They're looking to recruit a Plant Manager to oversee two of their sites across the York area.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role

Reporting to the General Manager you will:

• Oversee all plant operations across both sites to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise biological performance of the digestion process.
• Coordinate feedstock deliveries, storage, and blending to maintain consistent digester performance.
• Manage digestate storage, handling, and export in compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Take ownership of operational and financial performance, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, profit and loss reviews, reporting, feedstock procurement and cost control
• Ensure accurate record keeping of plant outputs including biogas, CHP electrical generation, biomethane, heat, and digestate
• Be part of an on-call rota along with weekend work when required
• Act as the primary site lead for the plant's Environmental Permit, ensuring full compliance with EA requirements.
• Act as the primary site lead for the plant's PAS110 Accreditation, ensuring full compliance with standards
• Lead, motivate, and develop the onsite operations team, including operators, technicians, and contractors
• Oversee the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule in partnership with Field Engineering Team and external contractors.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

• WAMITAB is essential
• IOSH or willingness to obtain through company supported training
• A relevant Engineering qualification is desirable but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

• Demonstrable experience leading operational teams in a process, waste, utilities or renewable energy environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to operational challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with regulators, contractors, suppliers and investors.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• A willingness to travel regularly between sites, with occasional overnight stays as required.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical and dental care
• Additional benefits discussed at interview stage

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.