Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

This is a full‑time, permanent position for an Engineering Manager responsible for coordinating all O&M activities of the wind farm and optimising its performance by managing the HV electrical system and leading operational support tasks.

• Work with the General Manager to build and maintain a professional working environment and a positive safety culture at site, and lead, motivate and manage the team of Operations Engineers.
• Implement HSSE, operational and engineering procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and RWE policy.
• Coordinate and optimise day‑to‑day operations of the wind farm, including marine operations with all maintenance and other third‑party activities, ensuring safe operation, grid compliance and maximising commercial performance.
• Lead HSSE topics, implementing safety rules and emergency planning for the whole site.
• Define the HV system O&M strategy, manage the provision of HV electrical system O&M, and take the technical and contract lead with the OFTO client.
• Manage peak‑hours monitoring and work‑control activities at site, providing 24/7 emergency cover through the UK Central Control Room.
• Provide operations support activities: first‑line turbine maintenance support, turbine performance analysis, SCADA and IS support, service and safety documentation, long‑term O&M strategies, planning for major maintenance campaigns, and projects outside business as usual.
• Manage interfaces with Grid/network operator, EGC (Trading), CEM (Commercial Energy Management), EY (Energy Yield), insurance, marine agencies and vessel service providers.
• Advise the General Manager on operational and HV O&M issues.
• Work flexibly to provide mutual cover for other site leadership staff, taking delegated authority and managing own team flexibly at site and to be available for wider offshore sites upon approval.

• Suitable engineering degree or equivalent, with knowledge and experience of wind farm assets.
• Professional leader confident to work autonomously.
• Commitment to HSSE, good understanding of HSE legislation and standards, and NEBOSH certificate as a minimum.
• Proven application of new developments and best practice in an operational environment, with a comprehensive understanding of operational practice and the ability to develop local operational procedure.
• Experience carrying out HV multi‑feed SAP and Control Person roles under the RWE OSR, preferably up to 132 kV.
• Excellent planning and organising skills, effective prioritisation and resource management.
• Track record of initiating and delivering business improvements.
• Leadership qualities with a track record of leading and managing performance of a multi‑disciplined operations team.
• Good influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships.

• Must live within an hour’s radius of the site.
• May require holding an active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.