Hub Operations Manager

Become a Hub Operations Manager with Natural Power in Scotland, UK. Oversee operations of three wind farms, ensuring safety and performance. Enjoy flexible working options and generous annual leave. Take the lead as a Hub Operations Manager at Natural Power in Scotland, UK. You will manage the operation and maintenance of three wind farms, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance. This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence. Enjoy benefits like flexible working options, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

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Natural Power

Company Overview

Name

Natural Power

Headquarters

Castle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom

Founded

1995

Size

Approximately 500 employees globally (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue figures vary, with estimates around $386.7 million, though no public confirmation exists for 2023+ (source: rocketreach.co).

What They Do

Natural Power specializes in consultancy and services across a wide range of renewable energy sectors, including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, energy storage, renewable heat, hydro, wave, and tidal energy. They provide comprehensive lifecycle support, from feasibility studies and planning to construction, operations, asset management, and due diligence (source: naturalpower.com). Their core offerings encompass expert planning, environmental assessments, project management, and innovative products such as the ControlCentre, which currently manages 11.5GW of renewable energy assets, including a significant portion of the UK's onshore wind and battery storage (source: naturalpower.com). With a presence in over 50 countries, Natural Power targets developers, investors, lenders, and operators, particularly in Europe and North America, while also exploring emerging markets in Africa (source: naturalpower.com). Their independent status allows them to provide unbiased advice on complex projects, leveraging over 30 years of experience and in-house innovations like AI-accelerated wind turbine inspections (source: naturalpower.com).

Projects & Track Record

Natural Power has an impressive track record, having supported projects totaling nearly 215,000 MW of installed capacity across more than 50 countries. They played a pivotal role in early UK milestones, including consenting the first 50MW Section 36 onshore wind project and Scotland's first onshore wind farm in 1996 (source: naturalpower.com). Recent notable projects include the BNRG solar projects in Ireland, contributing to the country's 2GW solar milestone, and a 20MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in California's Mojave Desert, which was commissioned in under a year (source: naturalpower.com). Ongoing projects include the construction management of Scotland's 33.4MW Mill Rig Wind Farm, which will power approximately 45,000 homes, and technical due diligence for a 4GW UK transmission-connected BESS portfolio (source: naturalpower.com). Their client base includes significant players like TagEnergy and Ardian, showcasing their strong partnerships in the renewable sector (source: naturalpower.com).

Recent Developments

In December 2025, Natural Power expanded its footprint in Germany's renewable market by acquiring Munich-based renerco plan consult (source: naturalpower.com). The company has been actively involved in due diligence for TagEnergy's acquisition of four 300MW Scottish wind projects in November 2025, further solidifying its role in the renewable energy landscape (source: naturalpower.com). Additionally, they advised on financing for Green Genius's 182MWp Lithuanian solar projects, demonstrating their expertise in international renewable financing (source: naturalpower.com). The launch of the expanded ControlCentre in May 2025, which is now the UK's largest independent renewable control room managing 11.5GW, marks a significant milestone for the company (source: naturalpower.com). Overall, Natural Power's turnover rose by 16% year-over-year, driven by growth in UK onshore wind and battery storage projects (source: cbinsights.com).

Working There

Natural Power offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including planning, environmental services, project management, and engineering for solar PV, energy storage, and wind projects. Their teams are involved in significant projects, such as managing 4GW BESS portfolios and operating control rooms (source: naturalpower.com). The company is actively hiring across its offices, particularly in the newly expanded Glasgow hub, which opened in January 2025, and its Castle Douglas headquarters (source: naturalpower.com). Natural Power fosters a collaborative culture focused on innovative problem-solving and ambitious teamwork, aiming to lead in the renewable energy sector (source: naturalpower.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, the company emphasizes investments in staff development and a supportive work environment, as evidenced by their eco-office and advanced control room facilities (source: naturalpower.com). Current job opportunities can be found on their careers page (source: naturalpower.com).

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At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you're looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

NPS Operations is a major force in the renewable energy sector, supporting over 200 sites across the UK and Europe. Our Operations & Asset Management division brings together asset managers, regional field teams, control centre specialists and in-house technical experts - all working collaboratively to maximise the performance of our clients' assets.

As we continue to grow, we're now looking for an experienced Hub Operations Manager to take ownership of the operation, maintenance, and performance of our North Scotland wind farm cluster.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive safety and operational excellence, and play a key role in the future of renewable energy.

What You'll Be Doing

As Hub Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end operational delivery of three wind farms within the North Scotland Hub, ensuring safety, reliability, production, and contractual performance are achieved.

You will:

Oversee all daily operational activities across the wind farm cluster, ensuring optimal performance and seamless site functionality.
Act as the primary point of contact for NPS Operations, Asset Management teams, and site owners.
Lead and manage turbine performance, inspections, maintenance planning and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
Coordinate all servicing and repair activities, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards.
Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near-misses are accurately reported and investigated.
Drive compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental regulations and continuously improve standards.
Manage operational budgets, monitor costs, and optimise resource allocation to maximise output.
Provide leadership, coaching and development for Lead Technicians and support training programmes for Service Technicians.
Maintain accurate training, compliance, and competency records across the Hub.
Support business growth by managing additional sites as the Hub expands.

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (onshore wind industry experience preferred; Siemens turbine experience advantageous).
Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineering.
Solid understanding of HV systems, safe systems of work, and Wind Turbine Safety Rules (Version 4).
Proven experience managing the operation and maintenance of wind farms, including HV equipment.
Demonstrable experience leading an operations or maintenance team.
Working knowledge of plant maintenance systems and CDM 2015 regulations.

Skills & Attributes

Exceptional communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Decisive, proactive, solutions-driven leader with strong organisational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of complex operational challenges.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to participate in the on-call rota and occasional weekend work.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry standards

What We Offer

We will offer an engaging, collaborative, and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible and hybrid working options
Employee assistance programme
Health plans, personal insurances, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Opportunities for career development and progression

Diversity & Inclusion

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.