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General Manager

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £100,000 to £120,000
Application date: 1st Sep 2025

About Our Client
Our client is a energy based services organisation operating within the industrial services sector. As a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality energy assets and maintaining a strong presence in their industry.

Job Description
Full P&L responsibility; accountable for meeting commercial and operational financial targets.
Lead delivery of our clients obligations under the SA, ensuring all plant-related contracts (O&M, feedstock, PPA, etc.) are performing to terms.
Chair regular performance reviews (weekly/monthly) with O&M and service providers.
Set and reinforce a high-performance culture on site with clear operating disciplines.
Maintain and actively manage the plant risk register across safety, operations, contracts, and reputation.
Build and maintain long-term, productive working relationships with:Subcontractors
– Fuel suppliers and hauliers
– Local authorities, SEPA, and regulators
– Grid operators, PPA counterparties, and insurers
– Financial stakeholders and advisors
Lead the cultural transformation of the site – establishing a reputation for stability, safety, and professionalism.
You will be within a commuting distance of Central Belt Scotland but will also be happy to travel to other assets throughout the UK and potentially globally.

The Successful Applicant
A successful General Manager should have:

A proven track record in managing operations within an industrial services organisations, for example biomass, EfW, Power Generation or similar thermal infrastructures
Track record managing multiple counterparties and subcontracted service models.
Familiarity with UK environmental, regulatory, and grid frameworks (e.g. SEPA, emissions compliance, permit conditions).
The ability to develop and execute strategic plans effectively.
Experience in managing budgets and achieving financial goals.
Strong commercial literacy and ability to manage contracts, resolve disputes, and drive performance.
A focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Exposure to turn arounds of distressed assets would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer
A competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £120,000, depending on experience.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Potential for bonuses and additional benefits (to be confirmed).
A supportive and collaborative company culture.

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