SSE Renewables
Director of Onshore Asset Management
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Director of Onshore Asset Management
Onshore Renewables Business Director
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Havant, Reading, London, Belfast or Dublin, whilst other SSE Renewables (SSER) locations can be considered.
Salary: £124,200 - £186,200/€165,600-€248,400 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + comprehensive package of benefits, including support for finances, wellbeing, and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Hours options available
About the Role
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for renewable energy, commercial performance and operational excellence? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic, operational and commercial performance of our onshore renewable asset portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
As a member of the Onshore Renewables Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in shaping business strategy, maximising the value of your operational portfolio and supporting our ambitious growth plans.
You’ll have overall accountability for balancing safe, reliable and efficient operations with strong commercial performance, ensuring our assets continue to deliver long-term value while supporting the transition to net zero.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a diverse team of employees and delivery partners to ensure the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of our onshore renewable assets. Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture built on continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.
- Develop and deliver short-, medium- and long-term operational, maintenance and asset lifecycle strategies. Optimise safety, reliability, availability and production, while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio and whole-life asset value.
- Maximise the commercial performance of the asset portfolio by balancing operational and commercial priorities. Work closely with the Finance, Energy Markets, Commercial and Investment teams to:
- Optimise revenue
- Manage risk
- Oversee significant capital investment programmes
- Support portfolio investment and divestment decisions
- Drive the digital transformation of the asset portfolio by championing:
- Use of data, digital technologies, and AI-enabled insights
- Improvements in asset performance, maintenance strategies, operational decision-making, forecasting and fleet optimisation
- Represent SSE’s interests across Joint Venture partnerships, governance forums and Boards, contributing to:
- Business strategy and portfolio growth
- Organisational transformation
- Long-term success of the onshore renewables business
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Requirements
You must demonstrate:
- Significant senior leadership experience in:
- Asset management, operations, or a related commercial environment
- A proven ability to balance operational performance, commercial outcomes and long-term asset value across large, complex infrastructure portfolios
- Strong commercial acumen, including:
- Experience managing substantial operational budgets
- Leading capital investment programmes
- Negotiating with suppliers and making strategic decisions to maximise portfolio performance and shareholder value
- A deep understanding of renewable energy markets and the commercial strategies that influence asset performance across its lifecycle.
- Experience leading high-performing, inclusive teams through change, ensuring culture is built on:
- Safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation and digital adoption in decision-making.
- Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management, with:
- Proven experience across Executive teams, Joint Venture partnerships and Boards.
- A passion for leveraging digital technologies, data analytics and AI to enhance operational performance and business outcomes.
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About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide the energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. Through our Transforming for Growth investment plan (worth £33bn by 2030), we develop, build, operate and invest in electricity infrastructure critical to the energy transition.
SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. By leading in the development, build, and operation of renewables (wind, hydro, solar, and battery projects), we’re powering the transition to net zero—joining a global team of 1,800 energy experts.
Flexible Benefits to Enhance Your Wellbeing
- Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships
- Wellbeing support, including:
- Free online GP access
- 24/7 counselling service
- Interest-free loans for:
- Tech and transportation season tickets
- Cycle-to-Work scheme for new bikes
- Generous family entitlements, such as:
- Maternity and adoption pay
- Paternity leave
Equal Opportunities & Accommodations
SSE is committed to an open, inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. We provide equal opportunities and welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
Should you require adjustments to ensure a positive application experience, please contact Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com.
Note: If offered the role, you must complete criminality and credit checks prior to starting. Applications are accepted exclusively online.
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