Biomass Power Plant Manager - Senior Operations & P&L Lead

SCINERGY Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Pension scheme

Leave: 26 days

Bank holidays: 8

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to join an established Biomass power station in South Lincolnshire. The role is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for the site’s operations, maintenance and financial performance, guiding the management team to ensure safe, reliable and efficient power generation.

The successful candidate will drive plant availability, manage budgets and P&L, and collaborate with the Project Director and asset owners to deliver

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in power generation, preferably biomass or similar heavy process environments.
• Strong technical understanding of boilers, steam turbines and electrical generation.
• HND/HNC engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record managing operational budgets, P&L and commercial performance.
• Strong leadership with the ability to develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Good understanding of HSE legislation, environmental permitting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the power station, overseeing operations, maintenance and site performance.
• Full responsibility for site financials, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Ensuring safe, reliable plant operation whilst maximising generation, availability and operational efficiency.
• Leading and developing the site management team, including Operations, Maintenance and QSHE functions.
• Managing fuel reception, production planning and compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Working with the Project Director, asset owners, contractors and stakeholders to deliver objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement across plant operations, maintenance strategies and asset performance.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

HSE compliance

Team leadership

Biomass power knowledge

Education

HND/HNC engineering qualification

Job description

SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to join an established Biomass power station in South Lincolnshire. The role is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for the site’s operations, maintenance and financial performance, guiding the management team to ensure safe, reliable and efficient power generation.

The successful candidate will drive plant availability, manage budgets and P&L, and collaborate with the Project Director and asset owners to deliver