Renewable Energy Site Manager

Astute People; Elgin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and benefits package

Home-based role with site travel

On-call allowance (remuneration)

Job summary

Astute’s Renewables Team is seeking an Operations Site Manager to oversee operations and maintenance across renewable energy sites in the Inverness region. The role offers a home-based working pattern with site travel and a competitive benefits package.

You will report to the Area Manager, manage HV/LV equipment, and coordinate permit-to-work, risk assessments and 24-hour on-call duties.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with HV/LV electrical systems.
• Experience in maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electro-mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous.
• Previous renewable energy experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of wind turbine technology would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of renewable energy sites, including inspections and emergency response.
• Operate and maintain HV/LV electrical equipment in line with relevant Safety Rules.
• Manage the permit-to-work system, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Review contractor SSOW and risk assessments, ensuring personnel are suitably inducted and competent.
• Coordinate PPM activities, ensuring works are completed on schedule and in line with HSE requirements.
• Liaise with DNOs and Transmission Licencees regarding outages and works near system boundaries.
• Complete site inspections, audits and reports, while maintaining accurate H&S, environmental and O&M documentation.
• Record and follow up incidents, support new site/equipment integration and participate in the 24-hour on-call rota.

Skills

HV/LV systems

Maintenance experience

Electrical fault-finding

HSE knowledge

Renewable energy

Wind turbine tech

Education

HNC in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, safety and professional development, to recruit a Operations Site Manager to oversee operations and maintenance activities across renewable energy sites in the Inverness region.

The Operations Site Manager role comes with a competitive salary, pension, benefits and flexible home-based working.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Site Manager role

Reporting to the Area Manager you will:

• Manage the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of renewable energy sites, including inspections and emergency response.
• Operate and maintain HV/LV electrical equipment in line with relevant Safety Rules.
• Manage the permit-to-work system, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Review contractor SSOW and risk assessments, ensuring personnel are suitably inducted and competent.
• Coordinate PPM activities, ensuring works are completed on schedule and in line with HSE requirements.
• Liaise with DNOs and Transmission Licencees regarding outages and works near system boundaries.
• Complete site inspections, audits and reports, while maintaining accurate H&S, environmental and O&M documentation.
• Record and follow up incidents, support new site/equipment integration and participate in the 24-hour on-call rota.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with HV/LV electrical systems.
• Experience in maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electro-mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous.
• Previous renewable energy experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of wind turbine technology would be beneficial.

Personal skills

The Operations Site Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Full UK driving license.
• Flexible to travel when required with occasional overnight stays.
• Physically fit in line with industry/GWO requirements.
• Flexible to participate in an on-call rota.

Salary and benefits of the Operations Site Manager role

• Competitive salary.
• Pension and benefits package.
• Home-based role with site travel.
• Professional development opportunities.
• On-call allowance / additional remuneration where applicable.

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