SSE Renewables
Director of Onshore Asset Management
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Director of Onshore Asset Management
Director – Onshore Renewables
Location
You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Havant, Reading, London, Belfast or Dublin, with flexibility for other SSER locations considered.
Salary & Benefits £124,200 – £186,200 (UK) / €165,600 – €248,400 (Ireland)
- car/allowance + performance-related bonus + comprehensive benefits covering:
- Health & wellbeing (private healthcare, gym, free online GP, 24/7 counselling)
- Family support (maternity/adoption pay, parental leave)
- Convenience (interest-free loans on tech/transport, Cycle to Work scheme)
About the Role
Are you a senior leader driven by renewable energy, commercial performance, and operational excellence? Join our Onshore Renewables Leadership Team to:
- Shape strategic, operational and commercial growth across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- Maximise value from our onshore asset portfolio while delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Accelerate the net-zero transition through long-term capital investments.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Strategy
- Inspire a diverse, high-performing team to drive safety, innovation, and sustainability in asset operations.
- Develop short/medium/long-term strategies for operational maintenance and lifecycle management, prioritising:
- Safety
- Reliability
- Availability
- Asset performance
- Whole-life value optimisation
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Commercial & Financial Expertise
- Balance operational excellence with commercial performance, aligning decisions with:
- Finance teams (capital budgets, risk management)
- Energy Markets (revenue optimisation)
- Investment portfolios (divestment/adverse decisions)
- Drive significant capital programmes, supplier negotiations, and portfolio asset management.
Digital Transformation
- Champion AI, data analytics, and digital tools to:
- Enhance maintenance strategies
- Predict equipment performance
- Optimise fleet management
Stakeholder & Partnership Representation
- Actively engage in:
- Joint Venture partnerships
- Governance boards
- Executive forums To advance business strategy, portfolio growth, and organisational resilience.
Requirements
Experience
- Proven 10+ years leading large-scale infrastructure portfolios (onshore renewables ideally).
- Deep expertise in balanced operational/commercial leadership (e.g., asset management, key market roles in renewables).
- Capital investment programme leadership, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder alignment.
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Technical & Commercial Skills
- Strong grasp of renewable energy markets, lifecycle economics, and net-zero strategies.
- Ability to interpret and leverage data, AI and digital tools in operational contexts.
Leadership Qualities
- Track record of transforming high-performing teams during change (e.g., digital adoption, cultural shifts).
- Exceptional stakeholder management, including Director-level negotiation and boardroom presence.
About SSE Renewables
We operate the largest green energy portfolio in the UK, including wind farms, hydro, solar, and battery assets. With a transformational £33bn investment in global energy infrastructure (2025–30), we are:
”Powering today’s energy needs while building a sustainable future.”
Join SSE Renewables—a global team of 1,800+ energy experts dedicated to net-zero innovation.
Equal Opportunities & Flexibility
SSE commits to inclusivity and supports adjustments for accessibility. Contact Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com to discuss requirements prior to applying.
Apply now via SSE’s careers platform. Online applications only accepted.
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