About The Role
Location: 20km off the north Kent coast in the Outer Thames Estuary.
- Full accountability for London Array’s performance, acting as both enterprise leader and operational authority as well as full 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, monitor and manage/mitigate operational & cost risks
- Lead the design and implementation of site-level operational strategy aligned with wider fleet goals in order to ensure the long‑term asset integrity of the windfarms delivering on 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 ensure 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 advantageous
- 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
A National Security vetting to SC level may be required. Failure to obtain and/or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in removal of job offers and/or existing employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
General Manager - London Array Offshore Wind Farm in Harrow employer: RWE
RWE is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Little Barford Power Station where collaboration and proactive engagement are key. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme, and ample training opportunities for personal and professional growth, all within a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation.
