General Manager - London Array Offshore Wind Farm in Kent

General Manager - London Array Offshore Wind Farm in Kent

Kent Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the London Array Offshore Wind Farm, ensuring safety and operational excellence.
  • Company: Join RWE Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career growth, and a commitment to sustainability.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team driving the future of offshore wind energy.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while leading innovative projects.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in leadership roles within renewable energy or asset-intensive industries.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is located 20km off the north Kent coast in the Outer Thames Estuary. London Array has an installed capacity of 630 megawatts and generates enough clean electricity to power around 584,000 UK homes, while displacing around 900,000 tonnes of CO2 a year. The wind farm is maintained and operated from the Port of Ramsgate.

As General Manager, you will have full end-to-end accountability for the safety, environmental, operational and financial performance of the London Array wind farm.

  • Extensive senior leadership experience (minimum 10 years in line management) within renewable energy, power generation or comparable asset‑intensive industries.
  • Proven track record of building, scaling and leading large, multidisciplinary high‑performing teams with psychological safety in complex operational environments.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing cost drivers, financial performance and value‑based operational decision‑making.
  • Deep expertise in asset operations, maintenance strategy, and lifecycle integrity management as well as working within joint ventures and complex stakeholder landscapes.
  • Recognised leader in HSE culture and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent influencing and communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders across corporate and industry networks, fluent in English.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1,000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. We plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share).

In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia‑Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects. RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically.

In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

General Manager - London Array Offshore Wind Farm in Kent employer: Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the renewable energy sector. As a Quality Engineer, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities while contributing to impactful offshore wind projects that shape a sustainable future. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, RWE fosters an environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

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We think you need these skills to ace General Manager - London Array Offshore Wind Farm in Kent

Leadership
Operational Management
Financial Performance Management
Commercial Acumen
Team Building
Stakeholder Engagement
HSE Culture and Regulatory Compliance