Wind Farm Manager - Central Belt, Scotland

Due to our continued success in the industry, we are seeking a Wind Farm Manager for our sites in Central Scotland. Your primary role will be to perform technical, administrative and safety management duties, including.

Technical: Following training you will manage the High Voltage (HV) operations on site. You will be expected to achieve Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status for HV management up to 33kV within 18 months. You will be willing to work at heights of up to 80m for the inspection of Wind Turbines. You will be expected to obtain a good understanding of the main systems and components of wind turbines.

Administrative: You will work with our WindCentre team to ensure all works on site are effectively planned, administered and recorded. You will manage operational budgets and complete reports for the site owner. You will support our analysis team in providing information to assist in site performance analysis.

Health and Safety: You will review safety documentation and personnel capabilities as required in advance of any site works, performing audits and checking the operations of contractors on site.

The position will be primarily based from home and the wind farms, however you will be called upon to support other operations in the UK, and should be prepared to spend several weeks a year working on other sites in other regions should the need arise. You must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the primary sites. You will be required to be part of an on call rota to provide 24 hour technical assistance to these wind farm sites.

You will be able to demonstrate significant previous engineering qualification and experience with knowledge of the major electrical and mechanical components.  Previous High Voltage operation and maintenance experience would be advantageous but not essential.  You will be expected to have a strong awareness of health and safety with the strength of character to manage the safety of contractors performing maintenance and inspection works.  A formal safety qualification would be an additional benefit.  Good communication skills, computer literacy and administrative skills are essential.   

You must hold a full UK driving licence and will be able to maintain a reasonable level of personal fitness for the safe climbing of Wind Turbines.

Salary will depend on your experience and background. We offer a variety of company benefits including, membership to our group personal pension scheme, childcare vouchers, life assurance, critical illness cover and income protection. You will be joining a rapidly growing business so we commit to your career development within Natural Power. It is more than a job.

How to apply

Please apply via online by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing your notice period, availability to interview, current salary and salary expectations.