General Manager – Torness
Location: Torness Power Station
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package
At Dalkia UK, we're looking for an experienced and inspirational General Manager to lead our operations at Torness Power Station.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for the overall performance, safety, compliance, and strategic direction of our contract. Working closely with EDF stakeholders and senior leaders, you'll ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient, and high-performing service while driving continuous improvement and long-term business success.
The Role
As General Manager, you will provide visible leadership across the station, creating a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration. You will be responsible for ensuring contractual obligations are delivered safely, effectively, and in alignment with both client expectations and Dalkia's business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a robust station business plan, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and a strong safety culture.
* Lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams, setting clear objectives and ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with EDF Energy, trade unions, regulators, and senior stakeholders across multiple organisations.
* Ensure the contract remains compliant, resilient, and sustainable, meeting all legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
* Provide strategic oversight of Facilities Management and project delivery activities across the station.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
* Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance.
About You
We're looking for a proven operational leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and has a track record of delivering results through people.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Significant leadership experience managing large operational teams within a highly regulated industry.
* Demonstrable ability to lead organisational performance while fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, financial performance, and contractual obligations.
* Comprehensive understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management systems.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at executive level.
* Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Excellent pension contributions
* Employee recognition and referral schemes
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing organisation
Why Dalkia?
At Dalkia, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Apply today and help shape the future of facilities management and operational excellence at Torness Power Station.