Help us create a better future, quicker.
ScottishPower Renewables is part of the ScottishPower group of companies operating in the UK under the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies.
ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. We are a world leader in wind energy with over 40 operational windfarm sites producing over 2,500 MW, including our Offshore windfarms West of Duddon Sands and East Anglia ONE.
Our ambitious growth plans include expansion of our existing onshore wind portfolio, investment in large new scale solar deployment and innovative grid storage systems including batteries. We are also delivering the Group’s offshore windfarms in the Southern North Sea off East Anglia. This post shall directly support the East Anglia Hub projects, focusing on the EA1 North Offshore windfarm.
What you’ll be doing.
The Lead Marine Assurance Manager is a key role within the Offshore Renewables Business, focussing on marine operations conducted in the delivery of large-scale offshore wind projects and large work packages in the UK, Europe and overseas.
Reporting to the Marine Operations Department Manager, you will support a portfolio of projects potentially across different geographical areas. You’ll be responsible for leading a small team of Marine Assurance Managers in providing capability to support shipping and navigation consenting matters to secure consents from a navigation perspective, support the management of marine operations during the construction phase and drive strategy to implement future marine technology and innovation to de-risk future projects.
Working with the other Lead Marine Assurance Managers to develop and implement global operating procedures on all matters regarding the planning and management of marine operations in Group controlled areas, including related H&S frameworks, you will establish and keep strong relationships with all major marine stakeholders including Regulators, Shipping Authorities, Governments, Consultees, Communities, sub consultants and suppliers on an international basis.
Being responsible for defining and implementing robust and cost-effective specialist technical strategies and plans, tendering, negotiating and managing £multi-million offshore contracts, planning and implementing delivery sites and logistics, you will be required to lead delivery phases including management of multiple Offshore contractors and associated interfaces, defining company and business specialist technical standards and technical acceptance criteria, ensuring quality, best practices and excellent H&S performance are applied.
What you’ll bring.
With considerable experience in respect to vessel and marine assurance, with demonstrable knowledge of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) legislation and UK consent requirements essential, you will be experienced in managing a team and delivering against targets and reporting, with demonstrable knowledge implementing navigational risk assessments.
Possessing previous experience within Sea service as a Senior Deck Officer along with relevant experience within Offshore/Marine/Renewable sectors, you should have experience of IMCA Inspection documents, CMID & MISW and HSEQ experience within a marine environment, including accident investigation.
- The ideal candidate for this role will have considerable experience in respect to vessel and marine assurance, with demonstrable knowledge of Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) legislation and UK consent requirements essential.
- You’ll be well experienced in managing a team and delivering against targets and reporting and will have demonstrable knowledge implementing navigational risk assessments.
- You will likely have earlier experience within Sea service as a Senior Deck officer along with relevant experience within offshore/marine/renewable sectors.
- You should have experience of IMCA Inspection documents CMID & MISW and HSEQ experience within a marine environment including accident investigation. NEBOSH certification is considered essential, and you will have completed an Offshore survival training program.
- Ideally you will be multilingual with an ability to speak Spanish, French or German desirable.
What’s in it for you.
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that.
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
- Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower Renewables
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
