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Senior Asset Manager - Offshore Transmission
Posted 6 minutes ago Scotland - United KingdomPermanent
Sectors:Transmission RecruitmentJob Reference: 9860
Senior Asset Manager – OFTO
We are working on behalf of a leading player in the UK’s offshore energy sector to recruit a Senior Asset Manager for the operational management of offshore transmission assets (OFTO) in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation at the forefront of the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
The successful candidate will be a technically proficient and commercially astute professional, capable of managing complex electrical infrastructure while ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and performance. This role offers significant scope for career development through hands-on involvement in asset operations and strategic project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Candidate Profile:
Benefits Include:
We are working on behalf of a leading player in the UK’s offshore energy sector to recruit a Senior Asset Manager for the operational management of offshore transmission assets (OFTO) in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation at the forefront of the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
The successful candidate will be a technically proficient and commercially astute professional, capable of managing complex electrical infrastructure while ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and performance. This role offers significant scope for career development through hands-on involvement in asset operations and strategic project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental compliance across all operational activities
- Manage site safety including switching operations, safety documentation, and RAMS
- Oversee day-to-day operations of OFTO assets and O&M contractors
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities both onshore and offshore
- Respond to alarms and events with in-depth asset knowledge
- Contribute to asset and maintenance policy development
- Maximise asset availability and implement operational procedures
- Develop contingency plans and manage projects up to £500k
- Provide technical input to future transmission bids
- Liaise with key stakeholders including transmission operators and wind farm partners
- Prepare business cases and report regularly to senior management
Candidate Profile:
- Degree/HNC in electrical engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in offshore wind or UK electricity supply industry
- Strong understanding of HSE legislation and electrical safety rules
- HV SAP authorisation (≥132kV) preferred
- Experience in fault response, asset management, and contract oversight
- GWO certification or willingness to obtain (training provided)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Knowledge of transformers, cables, switchgear, SCADA, and offshore structures
- Familiarity with Grid Code and SO-TO interface procedures
- IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualifications
Benefits Include:
- 10% employer pension contribution (no employee contribution required)
- Private health insurance
- Generous parental leave policies
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
- Annual and milestone bonus schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company vehicle (role dependent)
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AJ Glogiewicz
AJ Glogiewicz