General Manager - Robin Rigg

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As General Manager of Robin Rigg, you will have full responsibility and accountability for the delivery of safety, environmental, operational and financial performance of the wind farm.

You will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, internal policies, and be legally liable, amongst others, for the safety of personnel on site and the infrastructure’s structural integrity.

Additionally, you will be responsible for developing the capabilities of the team as well as acting as a member of he wider operations leadership team, contributing to the spread of best practice throughout the business.

About the role

• Lead and develop the Robin Rigg Operations team (including contractors) to create a productive culture.
• Ensure effective HSE performance and compliance with safety, environmental, and emergency readiness standards through a pro-active approach, and provide HSE targets.
• Deliverer against operational KPIs and performance targets through collaboration internally.
• Lead the design and implementation of site-level operational strategy aligned with wider fleet goals
• Oversee maintenance planning, supplier management, and lifecycle cost performance optimisation in collaboration with Asset Optimisation and other relevant functions
• Develop and manage budgets, contracts, and operation risks, including cost efficiency initiatives
• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across all operational activities
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders including regulators, suppliers and local communities.
• Develop and implement the End of Life Strategy
• Act as an engaged contributor to fleet-wide best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job requirement and experience

• Extensive operations experience with demonstrated ability to deliver operational performance in large teams within offshore wind
• Profound experience in health, safety and environmental management of offshore wind projects
• University degree in business, renewable energy, engineering, or project management
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Proficiency in applying health, safety and environmental legislation and standards
• Ability to practically apply knowledge of renewable energy assets with a commercial mindset
• Skilled in disciplinary line management of diverse teams
• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91600, application period: 26/01/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, sabrina.gale@rwe.com, Contact Business: Vicky Powell,

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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