At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the London Array Offshore Wind Farm, ensuring safety and operational excellence.
- Company: Join RWE Renewables, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of renewable energy while leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and extensive leadership experience in renewable energy required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Company: RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. Full time, permanent, to start as soon as possible.
Location(s): Ramsgate, KEN, GB, CT11/CT12 London Array, KEN, GB, CT11 9LG.
Located 20 km off the north Kent coast in the Outer Thames Estuary, London Array has an installed capacity of 630 MW and generates enough clean electricity to power around 584,000 UK homes, while displacing about 900,000 t of CO₂ per year. The farm consists of 175 wind turbines, each with a rotor diameter of 120 m and a capacity of 3.6 MW. It is maintained and operated from the Port of Ramsgate.
About the role:
- Full accountability for London Array’s performance, acting as both enterprise leader and operational authority, with responsibility for HSE, operational availability, asset integrity, and financial results.
- Legal accountability for personnel safety, environmental protection, and infrastructure integrity.
- Actively plan and manage the site budget, including cost efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives, and monitor and manage operational and cost risks.
- Lead the design and implementation of site‑level operational strategy aligned with wider fleet goals to ensure long‑term asset integrity and delivery of operational KPIs.
- Oversee maintenance planning, vendor management, and lifecycle cost‑performance optimisation in collaboration with Asset Optimisation and other relevant functions.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing operations team, ensuring a strong safety‑first, performance‑driven mindset.
- Set the standard for HSE performance and safety culture through visible leadership, proactive risk management and ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental and emergency preparedness requirements.
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders including suppliers, regulators, vendors, local communities and JV‑partners.
Job experience and requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline; additional business qualification an advantage.
- 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 being able to gain National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For any questions, please contact HR: Sabrina Gale, sabrina.gale@rwe.com
General Manager - London Array Offshore Wind Farm employer: RWE AG
RWE AG is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Dolgarrog, Wales, where innovation meets sustainability. Employees benefit from a competitive salary package, comprehensive bonuses, and a strong focus on professional development, ensuring that team members grow alongside the company. With a commitment to safety and compliance, RWE fosters a collaborative culture that values each individual's contribution to the success of our power stations.
