General Manager

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £100,000 to £120,000
Application date: 22nd 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.