Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world Wood is recruiting for a Shutdown Manager to join the Spirit Contract focusing on developing and executing the life-of-asset shutdown strategy for the Morecambe Asset. The position will be based in Aberdeen, on a Hybrid basis. Designing the future. Transforming the world What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Responsibilities Develop and maintain the life-of-asset shutdown strategy ensuring alignment with asset and company strategic objectives. Apply risk-based tools to screen and prioritise shutdown scopes, ensuring only safety-critical, value-adding, and economically justified work is executed Champion a culture of safety and operational discipline, ensuring shutdowns are delivered incident-free. Ensure that all shutdown activities are planned and executed in alignment with Spirit Energy’s HSE management system and control of work requirements. Deliver all shutdowns in compliance with Spirit’s Shutdown Management Standard Manage all phases of the shutdown lifecycle — including scope freeze, mobilisation, execution, and closeout — ensuring clear control of scope changes. Lead integration across disciplines (operations, engineering, maintenance, integrity, projects) to ensure schedule and workpack readiness. Assume hub leadership responsibilities during execution, overseeing and ensuring integration of offshore and terminal activities. Ensure efficient plant handover from operations to minimise production downtime Maintain full compliance with HSE, regulatory, and technical standards throughout shutdown execution. Define, gain alignment with internal stakeholders and own the shutdown delivery strategy and contracting model. Manage contractor performance against clearly defined scopes, KPIs, and deliverables Lead shutdown cost management — from budgeting and forecasting to final reconciliation — with robust risk and contingency planning. Act as the single point of accountability for shutdowns on the asset Provide regular performance updates and decision-making support to the Asset Leadership Team. Influence cross-functional teams to ensure shutdown success, even without direct authority. Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Engineering Degree or similar BOSIET