> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3322984-head-of-uk-control-centre](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3322984-head-of-uk-control-centre). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of UK Control Centre - **Company:** Nadara - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Identity and Access Management, Remote Infrastructure Management - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d8ced6ef8302cda3 ## About the Role Essential: * A qualification in a technical discipline or similar. Relevant experience can compensate for formal qualifications. * At least five-year experience of working in renewable energy with consolidated knowledge in operations. * Experience in SCADA and/or Control Centre operations, preferably from a power generation background. * Experience in leading teams. We'd love, but not essential: * Experience of working in a procedure driven environment. * Experience of managing projects across multiple parties/countries. Skills and abilities Essential: * Strong IT skills with a full understanding of remote management systems. * Good relationship builder to work with stakeholders at all levels across the business. * Solutions-focused problem solver and decision making capabilities. * Able to demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task. * Keen to learn and drive initiatives forward. * Native or near-native fluency in English. We'd love, but not essential: * Fluency in Spanish, French or Italian is a plus., We expect from you passion, commitment and, most of all, the desire to learn in each activity you're tasked with. We always look for enablers of growth! ## Description We are looking for a senior candidate in Edinburgh who will be responsible for the UK Control Operational Centre. This role leads a team working shifts, responsible for monitoring, control, grid and market integration support, ensuring compliance and emergency response of Nadara's wind and solar assets across Europe with special focus in particular on our UK assets. The Head of UK Control Centre will be based in UK, in our Edinburgh office, and will report into the Head of Asset Performance. We operate an Agile Working Policy, where hybrid working is supported., UK control centre line management * Day-to-day team management and ongoing development of UK Control Centre personnel. * Lead a team of 10-12 members working in shifts to ensure safe operational control of Nadara Assets. * Ensure Control Centre personnel are suitably trained and qualified. * Maintain suitable shift schedules as required by the needs of the business. * Follow-up of scheduling and works coordination, in compliance with regulatory and operational procedures (e.g. remote control centre to carry out obligations with DSO/TSO or other authorities, or local HSQE obligations) * Site access management and Transfer of Control under Wind Turbine Safety Rules. * Support for Energy Dispatching, including Balancing Mechanism and interface with offtakers. * Development, implementation and continuous improvement and management of operational and safety procedures. * Contract management, purchasing and procurement of Control Centre service contracts. * Reinforce roles, responsibilities, and the interfaces of the Control Centre team to both internal and external stakeholders. * Represent the UK Control Centre team towards stakeholders, including O&M contractors and maintenance teams. * Monitor and drive performance based on key KPIs, including team availability, response times, and compliance metrics. Support the continuous implementation the Portfolio Control Centre * Support the ongoing development of a global Portfolio Control Centre, working closely with the Head of SouthEU Control Centre, to enhance the synergies. * Promote the training, handover and refinement of internal procedures. * Test and rollout of control centre services for Nadara's wind and solar assets, in collaboration with internal and external control rooms. Technical environment * Manage operations using first and second level SCADA platforms, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) systems, country-specific dispatching software, and other leading control centre platforms.