SAGE Terminal Manager: Safety & Operations Lead

John Wood Group PLC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & inclusion

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is recruiting for a SAGE Terminal Manager to lead safe, reliable and compliant operation at the SAGE Gas Terminal in Aberdeenshire. You will be the senior accountable leader, directing site teams and coordinating with regulators, clients and partners to uphold safety and operational integrity.

This high-visibility role requires strategic leadership, regulatory insight, and the ability to balance commercial performance with safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Senior leadership experience in a major hazard environment.
• Experience delivering Duty Holder or operating partner services in energy/oil/gas.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, security and environmental performance across the terminal, prioritising major accidents prevention.
• Accountable for regulatory compliance, including COMAH obligations and safety management systems.
• Act as Duty Manager on a rotational basis during major incidents and emergencies.
• Drive safe, reliable operational performance, asset integrity and contractual delivery.
• Lead cyber security governance as appointed NIS Responsible Officer.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, contracts and overall commercial performance.
• Develop high-performing teams through leadership and succession planning.
• Represent Wood with clients, regulators, unions, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead performance reviews and governance forums for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic vision

Communication skills

Cyber security governance

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a SAGE Terminal Manager to lead safe, reliable and compliant operation at the SAGE Gas Terminal in Aberdeenshire. You will be the senior accountable leader, directing site teams and coordinating with regulators, clients and partners to uphold safety and operational integrity.

This high-visibility role requires strategic leadership, regulatory insight, and the ability to balance commercial performance with safety.