Prepare for Operations Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead the operational readiness and handover of onshore wind projects, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable operation from the transition phase onward. You’ll collaborate with development, construction and operations teams to optimise asset availability and long-term performance. You will manage risks, support contract and procurement activities, and drive cross-functional alignment across the portfolio. This position offers a hybrid setup with UK sites and international travel, and a strong emphasis on delivering a net-zero trajectory. You will help EDF power solutions scale its onshore wind operations as part of a bold renewables agenda.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual bonus
• market-leading benefits package
• Flexible First and hybrid working
• pension scheme
• private healthcare

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness activities for onshore wind assets transitioning to operations
• Oversee project handovers and ensure asset readiness, safety and compliance
• Support development, construction and operations teams to optimise availability, reliability and commercial returns
• Manage operational risks with effective mitigations and build relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Contribute to contract management, procurement and commercial negotiations to secure best outcomes
• Review and approve technical documentation, engineering proposals and procedures to high safety and quality standards
• Provide reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making across the portfolio

Key requirements

• Background in the onshore wind industry with operational asset management experience (O&M and readiness)
• Strong project management and organisational skills with influencing ability
• Strong commercial and contractual experience; ability to negotiate and advise on contract terms and sourcing
• Ability to review and approve technical proposals, design information, calculations, drawings and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant HSE legislation; UK driving licence; willingness to travel domestically and internationally

• influencing at all levels
• stakeholder relationship management
• commercial acumen
• operational readiness
• asset management
• contract management

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