Site Manager in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. The size and scale of the challenge means we must continually grow our team, bring in new ideas and approaches, and be ready to push the boundaries. At every level, we are looking for bold, ambitious, bright, and collaborative people that share our commitment to making a difference. We have a new opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team.

Responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the site, including the biomass and electric boilers and associated plant, you will ensure target levels of heat production, asset availability, budgetary performance, fuel management, regulatory compliance and high HSEQ standards while leading the on‑site team of site engineers, fuel operatives and third‑party contractors.

• Responsibility for health, safety and environmental management on site, promoting a strong H&S culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies, including audits, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with all applicable regulations and permits, including LTHW, MTHW, steam, electrical generation, high voltage equipment, environmental and planning conditions, and Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) requirements.
• Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and testing of the plant, ensuring biomass boilers meet performance and efficiency targets.
• Planning and managing maintenance activities including shutdowns, inspections, testing, reactive works and troubleshooting and maintaining asset availability.
• Overseeing biomass fuel supply and spares management, ensuring continuous availability of correct specification fuel and critical parts in line with RHI, emissions and operational requirements.
• Managing plant defects, warranties and liaison with Projects and subcontractors to ensure timely resolution and delivery of maintenance, capital works and upgrades to required standards.
• Leading and managing the on‑site team, including line management, training, development, performance management and mentoring.
• Managing the operations and maintenance budget, ensuring expenditure is controlled and within agreed limits.
• Acting as the main point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships and effective day‑to‑day communication with client engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ensuring accurate reporting and record keeping, including fuel supply, maintenance, testing, HSEQ incidents and audits, and providing regular site reports to stakeholders.

• Experienced and motivated engineering professional with a strong focus on safety, operational performance and team leadership, comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment.
• Mechanical/electrical engineering qualification.
• Health and safety training or qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Ability to enforce maintenance of HSEQ standards and ensure ongoing adherence.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving and confident course‑setting abilities.
• Excellent leadership skills to take charge, provide clear direction and drive high team engagement and performance in a positive way.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders to build good working relationships with the team, contractors and the client.
• Proven ability to manage spend within an allocated budget.
• Strong understanding of LTHW, steam, MTHW and HTHW and power generating plant equipment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing a heat‑generating plant and equipment within a large industrial site with a continual heat demand.
• Previous experience in successfully managing an engineering team and achieving high performance and engagement.
• Previous experience with controls and implementation in an energy plant.
• Demonstrable experience of overseeing frontline mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Results‑orientated with keen interest in developing knowledge and implementing improvements to drive efficiency.

• 26 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 days for public holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Access to advice, counselling and support.
• Access to GP services.
• Wellbeing tools and resources.
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.

• Location: Simpsons Malt, TD15 2UZ.
• Competitive salary to be discussed at interview.
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with occasional out of hours working required to assist team when required.

In line with our commitment to safety and integrity, roles at AMP may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment process. We also verify qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK, ensuring a secure and equitable hiring journey.

AMP is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, striving to create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition during the application or onboarding process, please contact us at HRQueries@ampcleanenergy.com. We’re here to support your journey.