General Manager - Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Location: Grimsby, LIN, GB, DN31 3SY
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Sofia is a flagship asset in RWE’s global offshore wind portfolio. At 1.4 GW, located 195 km offshore and operated via an advanced SOV set-up, it is one of the most ambitious offshore wind farms ever built. Featuring 100 x 14 MW turbines and a record-breaking HVDC transmission system, Sofia will power 1.2 million UK homes and avoid 2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
About the role
* Full accountability for Sofia’s performance, acting as both enterprise leader and operational authority
* Full responsibility for HSE, operational availability, asset integrity, and financial results
* Legal accountability for personnel safety, environmental protection, and infrastructure integrity
* Ownership of OPEX, medium‑term planning, EBIT delivery and optimisation
* Development of business cases and initiatives to improve long‑term asset value
* Define and deliver site‑level operational strategy aligned with RWE’s fleet vision
* Drive operational excellence through production management systems, continuous improvement, and industry benchmarking
* Oversee maintenance strategy, contractor, supplier and OEM performance, and lifecycle cost optimisation
* Ensure readiness and resilience of one of the world’s most powerful offshore HVDC systems
* Manage a lean, high‑performing organisation of ~50+ employees, contractors, OEM contractors, JV partner and apprentices
* Recruit, develop and retain skilled offshore operations talent
* Embed performance management, succession planning, and leadership development
* Set the standard for HSE performance and safety culture through visible leadership and proactive risk management
* Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental and emergency preparedness requirements
* Deliver exemplary HSE outcomes in a complex offshore environment
* Act as senior interface to internal functions (HSE, Engineering, IT/OT, Trading, Asset Optimisation)
* Represent Sofia within RWE Generation and Trading
* Manage strategic relationships with OEMs, suppliers, regulators, and future investment partners
Job experience and requirements
* Extensive senior leadership experience in operations of an offshore wind farm or power plants
* Experience in managing and optimising performance of large, complex operational assets
* Experience in setting up, managing and developing teams with high-performance and psychological safety
* Deep expertise in HSE leadership and regulatory compliance in offshore environments
* Proficient commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, OPEX, and value optimisation
* Ability to lead large, diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams through influence and accountability
* University degree in engineering, renewable energy, business or equivalent
* Fluency in English
Benefits and application information
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90719, application period 20/02/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, sabrina.gale@rwe.com. Contact Business: Frank Scholtka.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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