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Offshore Energy Site Manager
As an Offshore Energy Site Manager working in offshore wind farm energy storage, you’ll be responsible for the overall daily operations of the Storage & Industrial Zone. You’ll manage the safe storage and distribution of renewable energy through hydrogen plants, gas storage units, and large battery facilities. Your role covers everything from supervising technical teams, monitoring safety standards, coordinating maintenance, and reporting performance to ensuring that hydrogen, electricity, and stored energy can be efficiently delivered when needed. Your leadership is crucial in making sure renewable energy systems run smoothly, safely, and profitably because they are responsible for making sure the energy storage site doesn’t just operate technically, it also meets public, business, and government expectations.
Key Responsibilities
In the Storage & Industrial Zone, you’ll be responsible for:
• Overseeing safe operation of hydrogen plants, gas storage, and battery facilities.
• Managing control room activities and maintenance planning.
• Monitoring system performance and energy storage levels.
• Making sure the site follows all safety, environmental, and energy regulations.
• Preparing operational budgets and reports.
• Liaising with energy buyers, government agencies, and the local community.
• Responding to emergencies and coordinating recovery operations.
What You’ll Most Likely Be Doing:
• Supervising day-to-day energy storage and distribution operations.
• Reviewing system performance reports and solving problems.
• Leading health and safety inspections.
• Managing maintenance schedules and team rosters.
• Representing the facility in meetings with regulators and stakeholders.
• Planning upgrades, expansions, or efficiency improvements for the storage site.
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent knowledge of energy storage systems (hydrogen, battery, gas).
• Project management and scheduling skills.
• Financial and budgeting skills.
• Strong health, safety, and environmental awareness.
• Ability to coordinate engineers, control room teams, and external contractors.
• Communication skills for working with regulators, customers, and the public.
Qualifications and Training
Mathematics (essential for data analysis, budgeting, and project planning)
• English (important for reporting, communication, and writing proposals).
• Physics or Engineering (useful for understanding energy systems and technical processes).
Post-16 Options:
• A-Levels in Math's, Physics, Business, or Geography (helpful for building strong technical and project management skills).
• Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Engineering or Energy Systems (good practical routes into energy facility management).
University is a strong route into becoming an Offshore Energy Site Manager. Having a degree gives you deep technical knowledge of energy systems and management and is often required for leadership roles. Some important A-Level subjects to study include:
• Mathematics (essential for data analysis, system modelling, and budgeting).
• Physics (for understanding energy systems, forces, and materials).
• Business Studies or Geography (for logistics, project management, and sustainability knowledge).
You will typically need A-Level grades around BBB–ABB to access these degrees. Some ideal degrees for this career are:
• Renewable Energy Engineering – You will learn about the full lifecycle of energy production, storage, and distribution. You’ll study offshore wind farms, hydrogen production, battery storage, and how renewable energy is connected to the national grids. You’ll also learn how to design safe, efficient energy systems. This course is available at the University of Exeter, who ask for an ABB grade at A-level. This degree helps you become a site manager by giving you the technical skills to understand how offshore energy sites work and how to solve engineering problems quickly.
• Environmental Management and Sustainability - This course focuses on protecting the environment while managing large infrastructure projects like offshore energy sites.
You’ll study environmental laws, renewable energy systems, sustainable planning, and risk management. You’ll also learn how to balance construction and operation with caring for local ecosystems. Offered at universities like the University of Plymouth, which requires you to have a BBC–ABB in A-levels for entry. This degree helps you become a
site manager by teaching you how to run energy projects responsibly, making sure they meet strict environmental and safety standards.
After your undergraduate degree, gaining a master's can accelerate your route into senior leadership positions. Some of these postgraduate options include:
• MSc Offshore Energy Systems – This post-graduate degree specialises in offshore wind farms, hydrogen hubs, and integrated storage systems. You’ll study advanced offshore
engineering, energy storage technology, smart grids, and sustainability. Offered at Strathclyde University, which requires you to have a 2:2 undergraduate degree to access this course. This course helps you move into site leadership roles by giving you deeper technical knowledge of offshore systems and how to manage complex energy hubs safely.
• Renewable Energy Project Management - This course focuses on managing large-scale renewable energy facilities, including planning, construction, operations, and safety
compliance. You’ll learn about project budgets, timelines, risk management, and how to lead teams working on offshore energy projects. Offered by universities like the University of Coventry, which requires you to have at least a first or second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline. This degree is great if you want to run energy sites, because it teaches you how to manage people, budgets, and safety on complex offshore projects.
An alternative, highly practical route into management is through starting with a Degree Apprenticeship in a relevant field like:
• Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management - A degree-level apprenticeship that combines university study with on-the-job learning. You’ll study topics like energy systems, logistics, budgeting, and leadership, all while working on real offshore projects.
After completing it, you can step straight into junior site management roles. An alternative, highly practical route into management is through starting with a Degree Apprenticeship in a relevant field like Project Management. This route gives you valuable hands-on experience, a recognised degree, and a strong pathway into leading major offshore energy projects early in your career.
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