Renewables Operations Manager

Kintec Global Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-figure salary plus benefits

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Renewables Operations Manager to lead power plant operations remotely across the UK, ensuring compliance, safety and performance.

You'll manage operational and maintenance teams, develop annual plans, manage budgets and CAPEX, and build strong client relationships while engaging with regulators and stakeholders. This role demands a degree, substantial energy-sector experience and a track record in senior management, with hands-on site engagement as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree and have substantial experience in the energy sector or major hazard industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing energy-related assets effectively.
• Proven track record of operating at a senior management level within equivalent industries.
• Capable of strategic-level thinking while managing day-to-day operations and performance.
• Extensive experience in team and site management, including coaching and staff absence management.
• Willingness to visit power plant sites during ongoing operations and take decisive action.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Accountable Person for Power Plants, ensuring compliance with Operating Standards, SHEQ, and legislative requirements.
• Lead and manage operational and maintenance teams to achieve safety, efficiency, and performance goals.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships to ensure safe, efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver annual operating and business plans, ensuring clear communication across teams.
• Plan, control, and optimise budgets, contracts, and CAPEX projects to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with authorities and stakeholders for regulatory compliance and community engagement.
• Support business growth and share best practices in plant managers' forums.
• Oversee outages, critical maintenance, and provide emergency call-out support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Power plant operations

Operational excellence

Education

Degree

Job description

Renewables Operations Manager

Location: Remote UK
Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Accountable Person for Power Plants, ensuring compliance with Operating Standards, SHEQ, and legislative requirements.
• Lead and manage operational and maintenance teams to achieve safety, efficiency, and performance goals.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships to ensure safe, efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver annual operating and business plans, ensuring clear communication and understanding across teams.
• Plan, control, and optimise budgets, contracts, and CAPEX projects to enhance site safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with authorities and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and community engagement.
• Support business growth and share best practices in the plant managers' forum.
• Oversee outages, critical maintenance, and provide emergency call-out support as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a degree.
• Possess substantial experience in the energy sector or other major hazard industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing energy-related assets effectively.
• Proven track record of operating at a senior management level within equivalent industries.
• Capable of strategic-level thinking while maintaining the ability to manage day-to-day operations and performance.
• Extensive experience in team and site management, including performance management, coaching, and managing staff absence.
• Confident in attending power plant sites during ongoing operations, able to assess situations, take control, and actively engage to drive optimal outcomes.

Benefits

Six figure salary plus benefits.