Renewables - Head of Offshore Operations Development and Readiness

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in your nearest SSE base location.

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First

The role

As Head of Offshore Operations Development & Readiness, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how offshore wind assets are operated for decades to come. As part of the Offshore Asset Management Leadership Team, you will define and deliver the operations strategy across a growing portfolio, ensuring projects are safe, investable, and fully prepared for operations from day one.

This is a high-impact leadership role combining strategy, delivery, and commercial accountability to build a best-in-class in-house Operations & Maintenance (O&M) model that maximises value across the full asset lifecycle.

You will

• Lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed team delivering a portfolio of complex offshore wind projects, aligning interfaces, milestones, and dependencies to ensure successful programme execution
• Define and implement the end-to-end O&M and asset management strategy, including vessels and logistics, port infrastructure, and organisational design, ensuring seamless transition from construction into operations
• Own operational readiness for Final Investment Decision (FID), ensuring projects are robust, bankable, and meet all contractual, lender, and stakeholder requirements
• Lead lifecycle operational cost strategy and budgeting, balancing cost efficiency with asset performance to maximise availability and long-term value
• Establish commercial and risk frameworks for O&M, supporting supplier and OEM negotiations, approving financial models, and embedding a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

You have

• Strong knowledge of UK, Ireland, and international renewables markets, with significant offshore wind operations and maintenance experience
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value operations, asset management, or infrastructure programmes
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams within a large, matrix organisation
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage lifecycle costs, contracts, and risk to optimise value
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate plans into delivery, influencing senior stakeholders, partners, and investors

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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