O&M Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced O&M Engineer to support the operational and financial performance of a growing offshore wind portfolio.

This role will be responsible for developing operational expenditure strategies, managing budgeting and forecasting activities, and providing detailed financial analysis to support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual operational expenditure (OPEX) budgeting process across offshore wind assets, ensuring budgets are accurate, achievable and aligned with operational requirements.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and long-term cost plans to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Maintain oversight of operational budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions where required.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve financial models used for operational cost planning and forecasting.
• Analyse expenditure trends, lifecycle costs and operational performance to support informed decision-making.
• Produce detailed cost reports and financial insights for senior management and project stakeholders.
• Evaluate operational strategies, maintenance activities and logistics to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support modelling of operational scenarios, including vessel logistics, maintenance planning and asset availability assumptions.
• Work with technical teams to ensure financial planning reflects operational realities and performance expectations.
• Provide operational cost estimates and financial assumptions for new offshore wind developments and investment opportunities.
• Ensure consistency in cost modelling methodologies across multiple projects and regions.
• Present budget updates, financial forecasts and performance analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across asset management and operational planning functions.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years' experience in operational expenditure planning, financial modelling or asset management within the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Previous experience supporting renewable energy projects is highly desirable, with offshore wind experience considered a significant advantage.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management within asset-intensive environments.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Finance, Renewable Energy, Project Management or another relevant discipline.
• Strong understanding of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) planning and lifecycle cost management.
• Experience developing financial models and analysing operational expenditure.
• Knowledge of offshore wind operations, maintenance strategies and asset performance is advantageous.
• Familiarity with operational modelling tools or asset performance software would be beneficial.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate technical and operational data into meaningful financial insights.