General Manager

RWE AG; Workington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Workington is seeking a General Manager for the Robin Rigg wind farm. This role involves accountability for safety, environmental, operational, and financial performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in offshore wind operations and a proficiency in health and safety management. Responsibilities include leading the operations team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budgets. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy sector while developing a skilled workforce.

Qualifications

• Extensive operations experience in offshore wind.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver operational performance with large teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and orally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Robin Rigg Operations team towards a productive culture.
• Ensure effective health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Deliver operational KPIs through internal collaboration.

Skills

Operations management

Health, safety, and environmental management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

University degree in business, renewable energy, engineering, or project management

Job description

As General Manager of Robin Rigg, you will have full responsibility and accountability for the delivery of safety, environmental, operational and financial performance of the wind farm.

You will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, internal policies, and be legally liable, amongst others, for the safety of personnel on site and the infrastructure’s structural integrity.

Additionally, you will be responsible for developing the capabilities of the team as well as acting as a member of the wider operations leadership team, contributing to the spread of best practice throughout the business.

About the role

• Lead and develop the Robin Rigg Operations team (including contractors) to create a productive culture.
• Ensure effective HSE performance and compliance with safety, environmental, and emergency readiness standards through a pro‑active approach, and provide HSE targets.
• Deliver against operational KPIs and performance targets through collaboration internally.
• Lead the design and implementation of site‑level operational strategy aligned with wider fleet goals.
• Oversee maintenance planning, supplier management, and lifecycle cost performance optimisation in collaboration with Asset Optimisation and other relevant functions.
• Develop and manage budgets, contracts, and operation risks, including cost efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across all operational activities.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders including regulators, suppliers and local communities.
• Develop and implement the End of Life Strategy.
• Act as an engaged contributor to fleet‑wide best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job requirement and experience

• Extensive operations experience with demonstrated ability to deliver operational performance in large teams within offshore wind.
• Profound experience in health, safety and environmental management of offshore wind projects.
• University degree in business, renewable energy, engineering, or project management.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in applying health, safety and environmental legislation and standards.
• Ability to practically apply knowledge of renewable energy assets with a commercial mindset.
• Skilled in disciplinary line management of diverse teams.
• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing.

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ad code 91600, application period: 26/01/2026. Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, [e-mail], Contact Business: Vicky Powell

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long‑term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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