HSEQ & ESG:

• Champion Project safety by ensuring implementation of the safety management strategy and clearly defined safety responsibilities.
• Maintain clear accountability for safety leadership and ensure operational risks are managed in accordance with UK regulations, offshore wind industry best practices, and international standards relating to operational safety, marine environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.
• Lead the management of operational risks in accordance with UK regulations, offshore wind industry best practices, and international standards relating to operational safety, marine environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.

Organisational Readiness:

• In coordination with the Project Director, manage the transition of the Project into operations in accordance with the Business Plan and Construction Schedule.
• Ensure the operations organisation is fully established and prepared for operational commencement, including people, processes, systems, management frameworks, and operational software.
• Develop and implement a fit-for-purpose operational delivery model encompassing organizational design, contracting strategy, and operational principles, that enable efficient, sustainable operations.
• Facilitate and oversee a structured, transparent, and well-governed transition process from construction to operations, ensuring clarity of accountability, continuity, and operational integrity.

Financial and Commercial Oversight:

• Responsibility for delivery in line with the approved business case to underpin long-term value creation and operational excellence.
• In conjunction with the Finance Director, and within the parameters of the delegated authority levels, ensure that prudent financial planning is adhered to and obligations in respect of taxes and charges are met.
• Ensure timely establishment of key operational contracts and early engagement with O&M contractors to secure alignment and readiness for the operational phase.
• Cooperate with shareholder and third-party audits and financial reviews to ensure the project’s financial compliance and commercial control, and to maximize the investment income.

Operational Risk Management & Compliance:

• Maintain oversight of major operational risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and risk governance structures are in place and actively managed.
• Carry out continuous risk assessments, under a Board-approved risk management framework, during the operations phase (as well as the transition to the operations phase) with reporting to the Board as set out in the Governance and Control Framework.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure that the Project is materially compliant with all relevant regulation and legal obligations as well as any of the requirements of the Project’s financing facilities.

Regulatory and Compliance Assurance:

• Ensure all operational phase obligations are clearly identified, with robust plans in place to maintain full compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Construction/O&M Interface:

• During the Interim Operations Phase, hold a defined right to review and provide input on EPC-related decisions impacting long-term operations, including risk allocation, claims, variations, and technical readiness.
• Establish a regular communication and coordination mechanism between the construction and O&M teams to simultaneously advance the preparation of O&M workstreams and the implementation of the O&M framework, thereby ensuring efficient operation and maintenance, and achieving a seamless transition from construction completion to operations.

Governance and Control:

• Ensure fulfilment of any other responsibilities set out in the Governance and Control Framework or any other Project Documents.
• Ensure delivery of all reporting obligations and provision of accurate and timely information to support Board decision-making, shareholder reporting, and lender compliance requirements.

Transition to Full Operations (Post-COD):

• At COD, the General Manager assumes full accountability for the safe, efficient, and commercial operation of the Wind Farm, including direct management of the operations organisation and full delegated authority in line with the Governance and Control Framework.

Skills

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience in offshore wind
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven responsibility for P&L management and budget accountability.
• Experience working with senior executives, investors, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of the offshore wind industry, including market trends, operational challenges, and emerging technologies.
• Strong knowledge of offshore wind farm operations, asset management principles, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Marine Operations, Business Management, or a related discipline.

To apply for this position please send your CV to stuart.mitchell@edenscott.com