Energy Centre Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Energy Centre Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our energy centre. This role is critical in ensuring continuous energy supply while driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all plant and systems. You will lead the day to day operations, managing a team of operators, overseeing maintenance works, and play a key role in optimising energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the energy centre, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to provide heat and energy to the production processes on site

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations

Lead, develop, and motivate on-site operational and maintenance teams alongside the engineering team

Support in planned and reactive maintenance activities, including contractor management

Monitor plant performance, KPIs, and energy efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimisation

Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and cost control

Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies

Support continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and decarbonisation strategies

Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and compliance documentation

Requirements

The right candidate will be a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to operational excellence.

Proven experience managing a biomass energy production facility or power plant

Strong knowledge of biomass boilers, CHP and energy generation

Excellent understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance

Experience leading technical teams and managing contractors

Strong problem-solving,