Wind Farm Manager in Elgin

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, safety and professional development, to recruit a Wind Farm Site Manager to oversee operations and maintenance activities across renewable energy sites in the Inverness region. The Wind Farm Site Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £48,000, pension, benefits and flexible home-based working. If you're an electrical professional with HV/LV electrical experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts safety, quality and professional development at the forefront of its operations, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Wind Farm Site Manager role Reporting to the Area Manager you will: Manage the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of renewable energy sites, including inspections and emergency response. Operate and maintain HV/LV electrical equipment in line with relevant Safety Rules. Manage the permit-to-work system, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with company and client requirements. Review contractor SSOW and risk assessments, ensuring personnel are suitably inducted and competent. Coordinate PPM activities, ensuring works are completed on schedule and in line with HSE requirements. Liaise with DNOs and Transmission Licencees regarding outages and works near system boundaries. Complete site inspections, audits and reports, while maintaining accurate H&S, environmental and O&M documentation. Record and follow up incidents, support new site/equipment integration and participate in the 24-hour on-call rota. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Experience with HV/LV electrical systems. Experience in maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electro-mechanical systems. Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation. IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous. Previous renewable energy experience would be advantageous. Knowledge of wind turbine technology would be beneficial. Personal skills The Wind Farm Site Manager role would suit someone who is: A confident and experienced electrical professional with strong HV/LV knowledge. Safety-focused with a strong understanding of safe systems of work. Organised and capable of coordinating contractors, maintenance activities and site operations. Flexible to travel when required, with occasional overnight stays. Physically fit in line with industry/GWO requirements. Flexible to participate in an on-call rota. Able to work independently while maintaining strong communication with clients, contractors and internal teams. Salary and benefits of the Wind Farm Site Manager role Competitive salary of up to £48,000. Professional development and training opportunities, including support to become a fully qualified HV SAP. Additional earning potential through qualification uplifts, overtime and on-call payments once fully qualified as an HV SAP. Potential for approximately £10,000 additional on-target earnings through qualification progression once fully qualified as an HV SAP, subject to the company's current structure. Pension and benefits package. Home-based role with regular site travel across the Inverness region. Company vehicle. Opportunity to develop a long-term career within the renewable energy sector. #LI-CM1 INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful