General Manager

RWE; Workington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewables company is seeking a General Manager for their Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the UK. This role involves full accountability for safety, environmental, operational, and financial performance, as well as developing team capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive operations experience, a strong background in health and safety, and a relevant university degree. This position is full-time and offers an engaging environment focused on best practice across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in applying health, safety, and environmental legislation and standards.
• Skilled in disciplinary line management of diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operations team to create a productive culture.
• Ensure effective HSE performance and compliance.
• Deliver against operational KPIs and performance targets.
• Lead the design and implementation of site-level operational strategy.
• Oversee maintenance planning, supplier management, and cost performance.

Skills

Extensive operations experience

Health, safety and environmental management

Ability to apply health and safety legislation

Fluency in English

Education

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

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

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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Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, [e-mail], Contact Business: Vicky Powell.

We look forward to meeting you.

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