Site Operations Manager

Base Location: Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm & Operational Hub, Montrose

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

At Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, you’ll take the operational lead for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm—an asset at the forefront of the energy transition. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where safety, leadership, and performance come together at scale, and where your decisions directly impact renewable energy generation across the UK.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, reliable and high-performance operation of the site, leading a multi-disciplinary team and contractor network to deliver world-class operational outcomes.

You will:

• Champion a world-class safety culture, ensuring full compliance with SHE requirements, Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work processes, and Wind Turbine & HV Operational Safety Rules
• Maximise operational performance, delivering maintenance and operational plans that optimise turbine availability, reliability, and energy production
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team, driving high performance while effectively managing contractors and key operational interfaces
• Oversee asset integrity and long-term planning, including lifecycle strategies, major service campaigns, and alignment with regulatory standards 
• Represent Seagreen and SSE Renewables externally, contributing to community engagement, sector leadership, and the UK’s Net Zero and Just Transition ambitions

You have:

• Proven leadership experience in a safety-critical environment, with a track record of embedding and sustaining a strong safety culture
• Operational leadership experience in a high-intensity setting, ideally within offshore wind, power generation, or a similar industrial or process-driven industry
• Strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work processes, with the ability to uphold HV and turbine safety rules
• Experience managing contractor performance and high-value operational contracts, delivering through others in complex environments
• A technical background in Mechanical, Electrical or C&I disciplines (HNC or equivalent preferred), with exposure to regulated environments or joint venture operations considered advantageous

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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