Summary of Assignment:

As Package Manager Operations & Maintenance, you will lead the establishment and ongoing management of operations and maintenance activities for the new Inch Cape offshore wind farm in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to design, build, and implement the operations, maintenance, and asset management organisation, systems, and processes from the ground up. Once established, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the wind farm. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and build the O&M team, culture, and strategy to maximise the long-term performance of a flagship renewable energy project.

Responsibilities

Organisational Set-Up

• Develop and implement the full O&M organisational structure, including defining roles, responsibilities, and staffing plans
• Recruit, onboard, and train the O&M team, ensuring appropriate competencies for offshore wind farm operation
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve O&M policies, procedures, and work instructions covering all technical, safety, environmental, and operational aspects
• Procure, negotiate, and manage key O&M framework contracts and service agreements
• Oversee the transition of the project from construction/handover into operational readiness
• Specify, procure, and implement IT/OT systems for O&M (e.g., CMMS, SCADA, condition monitoring, data analytics)
• Develop spare parts, tools, and warehouse management systems
• Work with project stakeholders to implement the emergency response and incident management framework for offshore operations
• Establish and manage contracts for key services (e.g., vessels, port services, OEM service agreements, balance-of-plant maintenance)

Operations & Maintenance Management

• Lead and manage the day-to-day O&M activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the wind farm
• Develop and deliver preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies for turbines, and balance-of-plant assets
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate offshore work campaigns and resources
• Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture in line with UK offshore wind best practices and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory obligations
• Oversee offshore logistics, including vessel planning, marine coordination, and port operations
• Manage asset performance, KPIs, and reporting; drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support long-term asset integrity and life-extension strategies
• Plan and control O&M budgets, forecasts, and cost optimisation strategies
• Ensure compliance with consent conditions, regulatory frameworks, and certification requirements
• Manage warranty and insurance claim processes related to operations and equipment
• Deliver regular reporting on production, asset performance, costs, and safety metrics
• Develop stakeholder relationships, including with OEMs, service contractors, regulators, and local communities
• Provide leadership in incident response and root cause investigations

Skills:

• Ability to work proactively and flexibly in a start-up / build-up environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Knowledge:

• Significant experience (typically 3-5+ years) in operations and maintenance of offshore wind and large-scale power generation
• Proven experience in setting up or significantly scaling up an O&M organisation, team, or systems
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent knowledge of offshore safety management systems and statutory requirements
• Commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, budgets, and procurement
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Direct experience in commissioning, start-up, or first operations of an offshore wind farm
• Familiarity with UK offshore wind regulatory framework (including G+ guidelines, HSE regulations, and Marine Management Organisation requirements)
• Experience with setting up and using O&M digital tools (e.g., CMMS, SCADA, analytics platforms)

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, marine, or similar) or equivalent practical experience

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