SAGE Terminal Manager

Wood; Scotland; Sur place; GBP 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life insurance 4x base

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Wood is recruiting for a SAGE Terminal Manager to join our Operations business and lead the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the SAGE Gas Terminal in Aberdeenshire. You will be the senior accountable leader for the site, balancing safety with commercial performance while engaging regulators and stakeholders.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight in a major hazard environment, including acting as Duty Manager and overseeing cyber

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science or related field.
• Senior leadership in a major hazard environment.
• Experience as Duty Holder or operating partner.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and UK framework.
• Budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting experience.
• Experience engaging with regulators and unions.

Responsabilités

• Lead HSE performance across the terminal, prioritising prevention of major accidents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety management systems.
• Act as Duty Manager on a rotational basis.
• Drive safe, reliable operations and asset integrity.
• Oversee inspection, maintenance and change processes.
• Lead cyber security governance as the appointed NIS Responsible Officer.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and contracts.
• Develop high-performing teams and succession plans.
• Represent Wood with clients, regulators and emergency services.
• Lead governance forums for continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Communication

Formation

Engineering degree

Description du poste

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a SAGE Terminal Manager to join our Operations business and lead the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the SAGE Gas Terminal in Aberdeenshire. As the senior accountable leader for the site, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of people and the environment, maintaining regulatory compliance, safeguarding asset integrity and delivering operational excellence on behalf of our client.

This is a highly visible leadership role operating at the centre of a complex major hazard environment. You will provide direction to site teams, collaborate with remote engineering and functional specialists, engage with regulatory authorities and build strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders. Success in the role requires strong leadership, sound judgement and the ability to balance commercial performance with an unwavering commitment to safety and operational integrity.

The Role

As SAGE Terminal Manager, you will have overall accountability for the operation and performance of an upper-tier COMAH gas-processing facility and its associated pipeline infrastructure. You will lead through others, creating a high-performing culture where safety, compliance and operational excellence are embedded in everything the team does. The position combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, requiring close engagement with client representatives, regulators, emergency services and industry partners. You will also act as the appointed NIS Responsible Officer, overseeing cyber security compliance and resilience across operational technology systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader from a major hazard environment who wants to influence the safe and efficient operation of a critical UK energy asset while leading a diverse team of operations and support professionals.

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood operates and supports critical energy infrastructure across the UK and globally, helping clients deliver safe, reliable and sustainable operations. Our teams combine deep operational expertise, engineering excellence and innovative thinking to solve complex challenges across the energy sector.

At the SAGE Gas Terminal, Wood acts as Duty Holder and operating partner, managing a key piece of UK energy infrastructure that plays an important role in supporting energy security. Working alongside our client, regulators and industry partners, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental performance, operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors C
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, security and environmental performance across the terminal, ensuring prevention of major accidents remains the highest priority
• Provide accountability for regulatory compliance, including COMAH obligations, safety management systems and engagement with regulatory authorities
• Act as Duty Manager on a rotational basis, providing strategic leadership during major incidents and emergency situations
• Drive safe and reliable operational performance, asset integrity and delivery of contractual commitments
• Oversee inspection, maintenance, functional safety and management of change processes
• Lead cyber security governance and compliance as the appointed NIS Responsible Officer
• Manage budgets, forecasts, contracts and overall commercial performance for the SAGE operation
• Develop high-performing teams through effective leadership, succession planning and competence management
• Represent Wood in discussions with clients, regulators, trade union representatives, emergency services and wider industry stakeholders
• Lead performance reviews and governance forums to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent operational leadership experience
• Proven senior leadership experience within a major hazard environment, preferably within an upper-tier COMAH facility or equivalent
• Experience delivering Duty Holder or operating partner services within the energy, oil and gas or process industries
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations, process safety, asset integrity and the UK regulatory framework
• Demonstrable experience leading responses to major incidents and emergency situationsCommercial and financial management experience, including budgets, contracts, forecasting and performance reporting
• Experience working with recognised trade unions and managing employee relations matters
• Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders, clients and regulators
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, challenge and inspire teams

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional registration
• Experience within gas processing, pipelines or comparable energy infrastructure
• Knowledge of the Pipelines Safety Regulations
• Experience leading collective bargaining activities
• Exposure to Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations and operational technology cyber security governance

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.