Operations and Maintenance Package Manager

Electricity Supply Board; Montrose; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy utility provider is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Package Manager to oversee the operations of the Inch Cape offshore wind farm in Scotland. This pivotal role involves managing organizational setup, compliance, and O&M strategies while ensuring the project's success. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in offshore wind operations and a track record of establishing successful teams and systems. This position encourages a proactive approach and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for leadership and growth.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring and training

Progressive hybrid working model

Access to staff well-being programmes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operations and maintenance of offshore wind.
• Proven experience in scaling up an O&M organisation.
• Direct experience in commissioning or first operations of an offshore wind farm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the full O&M organisational structure.
• Lead day-to-day O&M activities for the wind farm.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Safety management systems knowledge

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Proactive problem solving

Experience with digital tools

Education

Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, marine)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Package Manager

Vacancy Number: 27610

Category: Commercial

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

We are looking for an Operations & Maintenance Package Manager to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

As Package Manager Operations & Maintenance, you will lead the establishment and ongoing management of operations and maintenance activities for the new Inch Cape offshore wind farm in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to design, build, and implement the operations, maintenance, and asset management organisation, systems, and processes from the ground up. Once established, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of the wind farm. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and build the O&M team, culture, and strategy to maximise the long‑term performance of a flagship renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Set‑Up

• Develop and implement the full O&M organisational structure, including defining roles, responsibilities, and staffing plans
• Recruit, onboard, and train the O&M team, ensuring appropriate competencies for offshore wind farm operation
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve O&M policies, procedures, and work instructions covering all technical, safety, environmental, and operational aspects
• Procure, negotiate, and manage key O&M framework contracts and service agreements
• Oversee the transition of the project from construction/handover into operational readiness
• Specify, procure, and implement IT/OT systems for O&M (e.g., CMMS, SCADA, condition monitoring, data analytics)
• Develop spare parts, tools, and warehouse management systems
• Work with project stakeholders to implement the emergency response and incident management framework for offshore operations
• Establish and manage contracts for key services (e.g., vessels, port services, OEM service agreements, balance‑of‑plant maintenance)

Operations & Maintenance Management

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day O&M activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of the wind farm
• Develop and deliver preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies for turbines, and balance‑of‑plant assets
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate offshore work campaigns and resources
• Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture in line with UK offshore wind best practices and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory obligations
• Oversee offshore logistics, including vessel planning, marine coordination, and port operations
• Manage asset performance, KPIs, and reporting; drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support long‑term asset integrity and life‑extension strategies
• Plan and control O&M budgets, forecasts, and cost optimisation strategies
• Ensure compliance with consent conditions, regulatory frameworks, and certification requirements
• Manage warranty and insurance claim processes related to operations and equipment
• Deliver regular reporting on production, asset performance, costs, and safety metrics
• Develop stakeholder relationships, including with OEMs, service contractors, regulators, and local communities
• Provide leadership in incident response and root cause investigations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

• Significant experience in operations and maintenance of offshore wind and large‑scale power generation
• Proven experience in setting up or significantly scaling up an O&M organisation, team, or systems
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with a track record of managing multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent knowledge of offshore safety management systems and statutory requirements
• Commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, budgets, and procurement
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly in a start‑up / build‑up environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Direct experience in commissioning, start‑up, or first operations of an offshore wind farm
• Familiarity with UK offshore wind regulatory framework (including G+ guidelines, HSE regulations, and Marine Management Organisation requirements)
• Experience with setting up and using O&M digital tools (e.g., CMMS, SCADA, analytics platforms)

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, marine, or similar) or equivalent practical experience

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin. The successful candidate will be seconded to Inch Cape Offshore Limited. The project team is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and the O+M base will be at Montrose in Scotland. Regular travel to, and working in, Edinburgh and Montrose will be necessary as part of this role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in‑person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.

Reporting to

GB&NI Offshore Renewables Manager, ESB Asset Development.

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

Progressive, hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Access to staff well‑being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values‑based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

(12/12/2025)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net‑zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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