Site-Based Operations Manager, Biomethane Plant

Astute People; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Private medical insurance

4% employer pension contribution

Bupa Cashplan

Job summary

Astute's Strategic Growth Team is partnering with an established renewable energy developer to recruit an Operations Manager for its new-build biomethane plant in Avonmouth, Bristol. This permanent, site-based role offers a salary of £70,000 to £90,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus, private medical insurance and a 4% employer pension contribution.

If you're an experienced Operations Manager with a background in process plant operations, renewable energy, anaerobic digestion or gas

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in process plant or energy operations, including several years in an Operations Manager or Plant Manager position, ideally across AD/Biogas projects.
• Proven experience bringing a new process or energy plant into operation, including operational readiness, commissioning and handover from construction.
• Experience managing O&M contractors or outsourced plant operations under performance-based contracts.
• Working knowledge of UK environmental permitting, COMAH, DSEAR and HSE requirements within process or energy plant operations.
• A degree, HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent operational experience, alongside experience recruiting and leading operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness throughout construction and commissioning, providing input into detailed design reviews, safety studies, operating procedures and plant handover.
• Establish and lead the operational management team, developing operating procedures, maintenance strategies, performance monitoring systems and operational budgets.
• Manage external Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractors, ensuring contractual compliance, operational performance, plant availability and delivery against agreed KPIs.
• Oversee feedstock logistics, biomethane production and gas-to-grid operations, including consumables, spares, utilities and associated off-take arrangements.
• Take full ownership of plant operations following handover, ensuring compliance with environmental permits, COMAH, DSEAR and HSE requirements while supporting the development of future biomethane facilities.

Skills

10+ years' experience in process plant

Operations Manager/Plant Manager

AD/Biogas projects experience

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Astute's Strategic Growth Team is partnering with an established renewable energy developer to recruit an Operations Manager for its new-build biomethane plant in Avonmouth, Bristol. This permanent, site-based role offers a salary of £70,000 to £90,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus, private medical insurance and a 4% employer pension contribution.

If you're an experienced Operations Manager with a background in process plant operations, renewable energy, anaerobic digestion or gas