Wind Operations Site Manager

Astute People; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Company vehicle

Flexible home-based working

Training and development opportunities

On-call allowance

Job summary

Astute People seeks a Wind Farm Manager to oversee operations and maintenance across renewable energy sites in the York region. The role offers a salary up to £48,000 with training, a pension, benefits and flexible home-based working.

You'll manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate HV/LV electrical activities, and ensure safe working practices while liaising with contractors, DNOs, and internal teams. Occasional travel and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• 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 electrical systems

Maintenance fault-finding

Health & Safety legislation

Wind turbine technology

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH

Renewable energy experience

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 Wind Farm Manager to oversee operations and maintenance activities across renewable energy sites in the York region.

The Wind Farm Manager role comes with a salary of up to £48,000 plus salary enhancements with training, pension, benefits and flexible home-based working.

Responsibilities and duties of the Wind Farm 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

• 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

• A confident and experienced Site Manager with strong HV/LV electrical knowledge.
• Safety-focused with a strong understanding of safe systems of work.
• Organised and capable of coordinating contractors, maintenance activities and site operations.
• 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.
• Able to work independently while maintaining strong communication with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Salary and benefits of the Wind Farm Manager role

• Competitive salary of up to £48,000.
• Further training and development opportunities to Senior Authorised Person
• Pension and benefits package.
• Home-based role with regular site travel across the Inverness region.
• Company vehicle.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• On-call allowance / additional remuneration where applicable.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within the renewable energy sector.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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.