Executive General Manager - Offshore Wind

 

Main characteristics

Location

City of Edinburgh

Company

Hines Consulting Limited

Salary

£120000 - £140000/annum Senior level benefits package

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Hines Consulting is recruiting an Executive General Manager to oversee the Operational Phase of one of the largest offshore wind projects in the UK. Based with the operational office in Edinburgh, Scotland, you will be a member of the Executive Management Team and will be supported by the Asset Director and Head of Finance. Your role as Executive General Manager will be responsible for and ensuring that all aspects of running the project as a business are undertaken, and will include the following workstreams:
* HSE&Q Management & Compliance.
* Technical management: project Operation & Management of internal and external subcontractors and or service providers.
* Financial management and Planning, including Facilities Agreement with a larger group of lenders.
* Commercial Management, including managing the PPA.
* Contract Management.
* Governance & Management of Stakeholders shareholders, government authorities, local communities.
* Regulatory Affairs: ensure compliance with permits and consents of the company, influence policy developments (with support of contractors).
The Executive General Manager will be the single point of accountability for the Project Company, and the face to the Board, shareholders, and external shareholders. You will be expected to maximize the lifetime value of the asset, including optimizing for availability and yield, and optimizing costs and minimise exposure to risks, while driving adherence to all safety, health, and environmental & Joint Venture business principles.
Being a member of the Executive Management Team, you will be expected to have the following experience, skills, and attributes:
* At least a minimum of 10 years experience in management of large infrastructure operations, ideally a technical background in (Offshore) wind.
* Competence and experience in managing HSE responsibilities.
* Strong analytical skills and communication skills.
* Commercial acumen and results driven.
* Helicopter view and the ability to make conscious decisions: Needs to be experienced and competent enough to take responsibility and be able to defend own position.
* Experience in working in a joint venture structure and environment (managing relationships with the board that consist of multiple shareholders).
* Experience in working in a project finance environment (managing relationships with multiple banks together with Finance Models).
* Ability to represent the JV at public events, including public speaking, providing press statements, and affinity with local engagement.
* Demonstrated experience in setting-up and managing a newly established JV with limited number of staff.
* Fluent in English (oral & written).
This role is hybrid post based from the Edinburgh office, with occasional travel required to Fraserburgh and London. This Executive General Manager post is a 3-Year Fixed Term Contract and has a salary guide up to £140,000pa with an excellent executive level benefits package. My client is a pioneering organisation driving energy transformation globally and is providing diverse clean energy sources across renewable power.
Hines Consulting is managing all applications, and we would love to hear from you if you meet the required criteria. If you would like a full detailed job description and overview of my clients Net Zero Carbon Vision Strategy, then please get in touch today with a copy of your latest CV and a member of our team will make contact

Benefits: Senior level benefits package