Offshore Shift Manager

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 65,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing services

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SSE PLC is seeking an Offshore Shift Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, coordinating maintenance and teams to maximise asset performance while upholding the highest safety standards.

You will be the senior onshore-offshore operational lead during your shift, working with onshore colleagues and contractors to drive safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement across the asset.

Qualifications

• Significant operational leadership experience in offshore wind or similar industrial setting.
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors and coordinating support functions with a strong safety culture.
• Strong planning and coordination skills to meet production targets and manage priorities.
• A recognised technical qualification or equivalent industry experience; knowledge of safe systems of work.
• Ability to work offshore on a rotational shift with offshore medical and GWO training.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore operations to ensure safe, efficient maintenance and activities in line with company requirements.
• Manage contractors, influence decisions, and maintain relationships to deliver targets.
• Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work plans with planners, technicians and contractors to maximise turbine availability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team leadership

Planning & coordination

Technical qualification

Offshore experience

Education

Technical qualification or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Base Location:

Mobilisation from Montrose, Angus, Scotland. This is an offshore role based on a Service Operation Vessel (SOV), operating on a rotational shift pattern.

Salary:

£44,000 - £65,900 depending on experience + offshore allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Offshore rotational shift pattern

The role

As Offshore Shift Manager, you'll lead the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm , one of the UK's largest renewable energy assets. You'll be the senior operational leader offshore during your shift, coordinating maintenance, supporting high-performing teams, and working closely with onshore colleagues and contractors to maximise asset performance while maintaining the highest safety standards.

You will

• Lead offshore operations, ensuring maintenance and operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory and company requirements.
• Manage contractors, influencing decision making and maintaining relationships to deliver efficient operations and achieve targets.
• Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work plans with planners, technicians and contractors to maximise turbine availability and minimise downtime.
• Lead and develop offshore teams, providing line management, coaching and performance support for Shift Supervisors and Balance of Plant Technicians.
• Act as the offshore operational lead during incidents and emergency situations, making informed decisions and ensuring effective communication with onshore teams and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, operational performance and ways of working, while supporting accurate reporting and maintenance management.

You have

• Significant operational leadership experience within offshore wind or a comparable industrial environment, including experience managing maintenance and operational activities.
• Experience leading teams, managing/influencing contractors and coordinating wider support functions, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate people while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with experience managing multiple priorities to deliver operational and production targets.
• A recognised technical qualification or equivalent industry experience, together with knowledge of safe systems of work and maintenance management systems such as Maximo or similar.
• The ability to work offshore on a rotational shift pattern, with a valid offshore medical and GWO training (or the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements).

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including wind farms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.