General Manager - Energy from Waste Power Station

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and maintenance at an Energy from Waste Power Station in Grangemouth. This role requires proven leadership in the Power Generation sector and offers a salary of up to £100,000 plus a 20% bonus and other excellent benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen and experience in driving business improvements, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

20% bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the Power Generation sector, ideally Energy from Waste or Biomass.
• Ability to produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with SHEQA requirements.
• Oversee and enhance plant operations with O&M contractor.
• Monitor financial targets and drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Business improvement

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnered with an independent power producer to recruit for a General Manager to join their team in Grangemouth overseeing the operations and maintenance performance of an Energy from Waste Power Station.

Compensation

The General Manager role comes with a basic salary of up to £100,000 + up to 20% bonus + other excellent benefits.

How to apply

If you’re an experienced Plant Manager and looking for a more strategic role, working for a reputable company, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for:
• Ensuring full compliance with SHEQA requirements by enforcing legislation, health and safety procedures, and the pollution prevention and controls permit
• Ensure the Plant meets or surpasses financial targets set by the Board, while driving innovation and efficiency improvements within the asset and business.
• Oversee and enhance plant operations in partnership with the O&M contractor, representing the Plant’s interests both short- and long-term through collaboration, challenge, and strong decision-making.
• Fulfil obligations outlined in the Master Services Agreement
• Oversee compliance with the Energy Supply Agreement and other Project Documents, ensuring technical, operational, financial, and commercial obligations are met
• Develop and submit high-quality annual business plans and forecasts in collaboration with the team, securing Board and lender approval
• Monitor and direct the O&M contractor’s management of key contracts, including calculating payments, financial receipts, revenue sharing, and revenues from waste and energy supply activities.

Additional information

Full job spec can be provided upon request

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree educated in a Business or Engineering subject

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The General Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in the Power Generation sector – ideally solid fuels such as Energy from Waste, Biomass or Coal
• A result focussed, team player, who can demonstrate experience of working in a leadership role as part of a small team in a similar environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce reports on complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and drive business improvements

Salary and benefits

• A salary of up to £100,000
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Other excellent benefits

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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.