O&M Manager

1 week ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom EDF Energy Full time

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager for Teesside and Blyth Offshore Wind Farms or the Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, with accountability for maintaining high standards in health and safety, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency. You will manage day-to-day operations and driving the commercial success of these assets. Key responsibilities include planning and executing all operations and maintenance activities, ensuring effective commercial management, and collaborating closely with the OEM/O&M service provider and other essential contractors.

This role also requires close coordination with the broader Asset Operations team to meet all legal and company compliance standards. They lead the offshore O&M team, ensuring safe personnel access to the wind farms and secure release of Plant & Equipment in alignment with the Wind Turbine Safety Rules and Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules.

Pay, benefits and culture

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a Net Zero future – then you’re in the right place’

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully.

We’re committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us, recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that’s an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

We’ll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that’s on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We’re committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone’s Welcome inclusion programme.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.


What you’ll be doing

You will lead, develop, motivate and manage the Offshore Wind O&M team to establish and inspire a high performing and motivated team, with an open and positive working environment, and a culture of collaboration and trust.

  • Ensure operational compliance with the consent conditions, applicable laws and regulatory requirements associated with technical and commercial operations. Acting as the principal representative of EDF Renewables UK & Ireland (EDFR) and the Joint Venture Partners at the sites and managing interfaces within EDFR to deliver the Operations and Maintenance Agreements.
  • Liaise with the wider Central Technical Office’s Offshore Technical Centre and Engineering teams for technical support in order to make robust operational and maintenance decisions.
  • Implement HSE, Operational and Engineering procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and EDFR policy and ensure that all operational Safety Rules are adhered to.
  • Ensure there is an effective H&S Plan for the sites and ensure roles and responsibilities for delivery of the plan are clear and suitably allocated.
  • Plan and manage the O&M budgets (in-year and Medium-Term Plan) for planned and reactive maintenance activities, and ensure robust processes are in place and followed to monitor and control spend.
  • Project management of Main Component Replacement campaigns and review and validate the short to medium term plans for all planned maintenance and overhauls programmes.
  • Monitor the day-to-day transversal operations and identify/deliver operational improvements to deliver the optimum performance of the team.
  • Develop and maintain close and strong relationships with contract partners and OEMs who contribute to the asset’s performance, ensuring a high-level of satisfaction in terms of safety, reporting, quality and integrity.
  • Develop and implement a High Voltage System O&M strategy that is in line with existing fleet-wide approach to HV O&M by managing the provision of HV electrical system O&M services and internalising operations and then maintenance in alignment with EDFR’s HV internalisation plan.
  • Manage the provision of peak hours monitoring and work control activities at site, 24/7 emergency cover, and coordination with the out-of-hours central control room.
  • Through the wider team at site and Technical Support from the Asset Operations Field Services Team, provide a range of operations support including liaison with WTG OEM and the in-house technician team to ensure first line turbine maintenance support, turbine performance analysis, SCADA and OT/IS support, provide service and safety documentation, develop and implement specific longer-term O&M strategies. Work with others to ensure safe and efficient planning for major maintenance campaigns such as gearbox and generator exchanges.
  • Manage the interfaces with the distribution network operator, EDF Energy forecasting processes and managing imbalance in the wider EDF context.
  • Support EDFR Group’s offshore wind development and construction projects.

What do you need to be great at this role?

You will be a professional leader with a commitment to QHSE, with a good understanding of HSE legislation and standards. A safety qualification is required (IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum, NEBOSH desirable). Strong / proven experience in securing/maintaining a safe environment for all operations and maintenance in offshore wind or other power generation plant. Experience of establishing / managing internal and external relationships.

  • Degree level qualification in engineering or other relevant discipline, or be able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience, with a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
  • Proven experience in power plant operations & asset management and a track record of delivering high levels of performance and initiating business improvement activities. Preferable to also have strong knowledge of turbine/rotating plant maintenance and marine working practices as well as experience of overcoming challenges of working in an offshore wind turbine environment.
  • Sound knowledge in the application of UK based Wind Turbine Safety Rules, and industry standard High Voltage Operating procedures and safety rules or equivalents.
  • Strong experience of managing risks and issues of operating wind turbines/rotating plant.
  • Experience of contract management and preparing/managing budgets.
  • Experience of line management including setting objectives and managing performance.
  • Strong understanding of the requirements for optimising the performance of a wind farm.
  • Good understanding of renewable operations and the technical systems involved.
  • Previous accreditation as AT/AE under WTSR, and/or authorised person under HVSR is an advantage.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Closing date for applications: 9th December

Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we’re committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

It’s a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland’s challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland’s most diverse generator of renewable energy.

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we’re working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

Join us, and let’s do good together.



  • UK, UK, United Kingdom Interv l Group | B Corp™ Full time

    Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager- Offshore WindRole OverviewExciting opportunity for an experienced O&M Manager in the renewable energy sector to lead operational excellence and drive commercial success of offshore wind assets.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop high-performing offshore operations and maintenance teamEnsure operational compliance with...

  • Quality Manager

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Roc Search Full time

    Roc Search’s client are seeking a Quality Manager to join their rapidly growing team in Burton. The successful candidate will​ ​be responsible for ensuring that quality and operational improvements are driven throughout the product lifecycle, from design and specification through to supplier management, production and customer satisfaction.Key...

  • Contract Co-ordinator

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom P&O Ferrymasters Full time

    As Contract Co-ordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Operations Supervisor to ensure the continuing day to day running of our customer’s contract. You will be part of a highly dedicated and professional team consisting of experienced Customer Service Representatives and transport experts to provide a high service level for our...

  • M&A Manager

    6 days ago


    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom Altum Consulting Full time

    Altum Consulting are pleased to be partnered with a global data analytics and consulting company to source an M&A Manager. The role will sit within the M&A team which is responsible for all aspects of the M&A process, from deal origination to execution.Key Responsibilities:Identify potential acquisition targets that align with the company's strategic...

  • M&A Analyst

    3 months ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Origination Network Full time

    About Us: Origination Network is a leading buy-side only, technology-driven M&A platform. Our clients include some of the world’s most recognisable capital allocators, including top private equity firms, public companies, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. We have a truly global footprint, working with buyers, sellers and investment banks across...

  • Control-M Admin

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Vallum Associates Full time

    Managing & troubleshooting Control-M Application. (Configuration, Administration & Schedule Net Backup and Batch processes)Troubleshoot and configure new Control-M agentsMonitoring of gateway/Global condition server and Global alert serverScheduling of large no of batch jobs within various range of customer requirements.Resolving Incident, Changes and...

  • Interim M&A Director

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom BIE Executive Full time

    Interim M&A DirectorOur client, a PE backed healthcare business, is seeking an immediately available M&A director for a 6+ month contract while they undergo a buy-and-build, with a focus on mid-market, £20-100m deals. This role will take the helm of the M&A function, and act as a key partner to the CFO during this exciting and pivotal...

  • M&A Associate

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Finatal Full time

    M&A AssociatePrivate Equity Backed Consumer Services Business.Location: London.Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Co – Investment OpportunityNBX24998The RoleFinatal is currently partnered with a large-cap consumer services business who has recently been part of a secondary buy-out, and are looking to grow exponentially in the coming five years. This is a...

  • Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Centrica Full time

    We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or...

  • Project Manager

    4 months ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom M Group Services Full time

    Morrison Energy Services is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to work on our Electrical Transmission frameworks, nationwide with initial project based in Cowley. As a Project Manager you will be part of our Electrical Transmission management team who are responsible for managing the civil and M&E delivery teams of the National Grid EPC...

  • Asset Manager- BESS

    1 week ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Interv l Group | B Corp™ Full time

    Job Title: Asset Manager - Renewable Energy (BESS)Location: RemoteReports To: Head of Solar, Storage, & Private Wire Asset OperationsOverviewWe are seeking a skilled Asset Manager to oversee the operational, commercial, and financial performance of a portfolio of renewable energy assets. This role involves working closely with Operations and Maintenance...


  • UK, UK, United Kingdom Spencer - Richardson Full time

    We are partnering with a fantastic Private Equity backed temporary security provider with significant growth plans across Europe and are looking to appoint an M&A Integration Project Lead for their expanding team, to take ownership of end-to-end integration of newly acquired businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to drive...


  • UK, UK, United Kingdom Spencer - Richardson Full time

    We are partnering with a fantastic Private Equity backed security provider with significant growth plans across Europe and are looking to appoint a Contract M&A Integration Project Lead for their expanding team, to take ownership of end-to-end integration of newly acquired businesses.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced contractor to drive...


  • UK, UK, United Kingdom EDF Energy Full time

    Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs The opportunity As a member of the Onshore Wind Asset Operations Leadership Team, you will lead the Asset Management of a portfolio of onshore wind farms owned by various investors. Managing a team of Senior Asset Managers and Asset Managers, you will develop and oversee business plans,...

  • Interim M&A Support

    3 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Finatal Full time

    Interim M&A SupportLF11Finatal is working with a highly acquisitive, private equity backed business looking for immediately available transaction services candidates to come in and support the M&A director with current deal flow.Responsibilities:This will be a full cycle position, supporting an M&A director with full cycle responsibilities including...

  • M&A Associate

    1 month ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Alan Mitchell Full time

    M&A Associate – Tech TeamThe Firm: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading, global mid-market bank with an extensive track record in completing successful M&A transactions on behalf of its clients. The team’s senior bankers leverage comprehensive industry knowledge and relationships to maximise value for a wide range of global technology...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Hanover Full time

    An international insurance broker is seeking to expand their Transactional Risk team in London by adding a Senior Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of growth.About the RoleAs a Senior Tax Manager in the broking team for Transactional Tax insurance deals, you will manage various workstreams in a fast-paced and...

  • Account Manager

    1 month ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Concept Full time

    Account Manager Job Role Responsibilities* 70/30, New business / account development* Achieve or exceed sales targets as discussed with manager* Proactively develop sales opportunities and understand customer requirements* Win new business supported by Public Sector bid team* Grow and develop existing account base* Collaborate with pre-sales team to lead the...


  • UK, UK, United Kingdom Investigo Full time

    I'm hiring for an East Midlands based client who have made a series of acquisitions and are looking for a seasoned PM Contractor (with strong Integration project experience) to join them and support with the integration activity. This is a hands-on PM role which will over see the project management (governance & delivery), of the integration workstreams,...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago


    UK, UK, United Kingdom Mitie Full time

    Project ManagerDudley – Full TimeMitie are recruiting for a new Project Manager to join the PFI Healthcare team to lead on the management and delivery of project works on time and within budget, generating and executing various projects on customer sites.What are the main responsibilities?You will work to deliver project plans and act as a trusted advisor...