SSE Renewables
Director of Onshore Asset Management
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Director of Onshore Asset Management
Senior Director, Onshore Renewables (Portfolio Strategy & Operations) – £124,200 - £186,200/€165,600-€248,400
Base Location
50% remote flexible working from one of our key hubs: 📍 UK: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Havant, Reading, London 🇮🇪 Ireland: Belfast or Dublin (with consideration for other SSE Renewables locations)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £124,200 - £186,200 (UK) or €165,600-€248,400 (IRL)
- Company car or allowance + performance-related bonus
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Private healthcare discounts
- 24/7 counselling & free online GP
- Interest-free loans for tech/transport
- Cycle to Work scheme (new bike support)
- Generous family entitlements (maternity, paternity, adoption leave)
- Flexible working flexibility
Contract: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Hours (First Options available)
About the Role
Are you a strategic leader in renewable energy with a passion for commercial performance, operational excellence, and driving the energy transition? This is your opportunity to shape the future of onshore renewables as the Senior Director of Portfolio Strategy & Operations at SSE Renewables.
As part of SSE’s Onshore Renewables Leadership Team, you will: ✔ Lead cross-functional strategy to maximise value from our portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. ✔ Balance operational excellence with commercial success, ensuring assets deliver long-term value while supporting net zero goals. ✔ Inspire high-performing teams to drive safety, efficiency, and sustainability in operation. ✔ Leverage data, digital technologies, and AI to optimise asset performance and maintenance. ✔ Engage with Joint Venture partners, stakeholder groups, and Boards to advance growth and transformation.
Your Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Culture
- Inspire a diverse, inclusive workplace focused on continuous improvement and innovation, fostering a culture of operational excellence.
- Lead partnerships with contractors and suppliers to optimise asset performance.
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Strategic & Operational Planning
- Develop short-, medium-, and long-term strategies for asset lifecycle, maintenance, and operational efficiency, balancing safety, reliability, production, and cost.
- Optimise portfolio-wide asset performance, enhancing whole-life value and lowering costs.
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Commercial Growth & Risk Management
- Work with Finance, Energy Markets, Commercial, and Investment teams to maximise revenue and mitigate risks.
- Support capital investment programmes and portfolio growth/ divestment strategies.
- Represent SSE in JV governance, boards, and operational forums to drive business success.
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Digital & Technological Leadership
- Champion AI, data-driven insights, and smart technologies to improve:
- Asset maintenance & forecasting
- Operational decision-making
- Fleet and production optimisation
- Champion AI, data-driven insights, and smart technologies to improve:
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Stakeholder & Board Contributions
- Play a key role in portfolio transformation initiatives
- Collaborate with Executive Leadership, JV partners, and regulatory bodies to guide long-term sunny futures.
What You’ll Need
Essential Criteria (Requirements)
- Senior leadership experience (C-Suite/GM/Vice President level) in:
- Onshore renewables, asset management, or related commercial operations (wind, solar, hydro preferred)
- Managing large-scale infrastructure portfolios (scalability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management)
- Proven track record in balancing operational performance with commercial strategy, delivering ** shareholder/portfolio value**.
- Deep expertise in renewable energy markets, with an understanding of:
- Pricing mechanics (MER/REMIT)
- Market volatility risks
- Lifecycle asset economics
- Experience developing/implementing asset management, maintenance, or renewable energy strategies at scale.
- Change management & team leadership—proven ability to drive high performance through transformation.
- Excellent stakeholder management, including:
- Executive team interactions
- Joint Venture negotiations
- Regulatory and board-level discussions
- Digital savvy—passion for leveraging data analytics, AI, and IoT to enhance operational decisions.
- Alignment with SSE’s purpose: Redefining energy while enabling a net-zero transition.
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Bonus (Not required but highly valued): ✅ Experience in degree renewable sources (onshore wind, solar, large scale hydro) ✅ Knowledge of FERC/NERC compliance (US regulatory overlap helpful but not mandatory) ✅ Track record in merger/acquisition integration within renewables
Who We Are: SSE Renewables
SSE is pioneering the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth strategy includes £33bn in investments across clean energy infrastructure by 2030, including: 💼 Onshore wind, off grid wind 🌊 Hydroelectric projects ☀ Solar and battery storage
Why Join Us?
- Be part of Europe’s largest renewable energy developer (1,800+ global employees).
- Work in a team dedicated to green energy leadership worldwide.
- Shape industry-leading assets and strategies that help the world reduce carbon emissions.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusivity
We firmly believe in equal opportunity and are committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive. That’s why we’ll make reasonable adjustments to ensure a supportive and fair application process—whether you just need clarification or additional support.
Contact for support: Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com
We especially encourage applications from: � వర్త sjants traditionally underrepresented in energy or leadership roles
Ready to Apply?
🔗 Submit your online application now. ⏳ Only online applications considered.
Note: Our decision process will commence after the closing date. If successful, a criminal and credit check will be required as a mandatory part of the onboarding process.
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