Onshore Installation Manager

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
 
In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.
 
With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – ONSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER
 
The Onshore Installation Manager is responsible for providing strong, visible leadership to site operational teams, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of terminal production operations. The role is legally responsible for all assets at the Onshore Terminal and is accountable for maintaining full adherence to Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and the Operating Integrity Framework, while driving a high-performance culture aligned with company standards and expectations.
 
The OIM ensures the effective execution of the production operating plan, oversees Control of Work (CoW) activities to support maintenance and asset fitness for service, and owns short-term operational planning, including the 28-day plan. The role also holds accountability for managing risk through the critical equipment register, ensuring prioritisation of work to protect safety, integrity, and production continuity.
 
In addition, the OIM provides resilience within the organisation by supporting operational continuity, including acting as emergency cover for the Production Supervisor when required.
 
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation.  Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
 
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.  
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 
Safe & Compliant Operations

• Direct and control compliance with COMAH case, Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), company procedures and legislation
• Zero harm focus with strong safety leadership and intervention
• Adherence to the Operating Integrity Framework as the terminal accountable person.

 
Production Delivery

• Delivery of the agreed production operating plan
• Optimisation of plant performance, uptime, and efficiency
• Rapid response to operational disruptions to minimise production loss.

 
Leadership & Team Performance

• Effective leadership of operational teams, driving a high-performance culture
• Performance management aligned with company expectations (objectives, reviews, capability development)
• Strong workforce engagement and clear communication across shifts and functions.

 
Operational Integrity

• Effective oversight of Control of Work (CoW) to enable safe and efficient maintenance execution.
• Prioritisation of work based on risk and operational impact.

 
Planning & Execution

• Ownership and delivery of the 28-day operational plan
• Alignment of operations, maintenance, and support functions to achieve plan targets.
• Forward planning to manage constraints, risks, and resource requirements.

 
Risk & Critical Equipment Management

• Accountable for the Critical Equipment Register
• Identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational risks
• Prioritisation of corrective actions to protect safety, integrity, and production.

 
Operational Resilience

• Maintain continuity of operations during abnormal or emergency conditions
• Capability to step into Production Supervisor role when required.
• Ensure readiness and effectiveness of emergency response arrangements.

 
Any other associated duties as reasonably required.
 
 
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• Demonstrable record in Health, Safety and Environment management, complying with legislation.
• Management of Major Emergency preparedness, for Oil & Gas offshore or onshore facility, OIM Regulations or equivalent (IOSH/NEBOSH), Offshore Safety/Survival training and other relevant OIM competencies.
• Proven people management experience and a flexible leadership style dependent on the situation – e.g. collaborative to authoritative.
• High level of professional and personal credibility – internally and externally.
• Proven experience of and the ability to stimulate creativity, innovation and change culture, coach individuals and manage real change across a diverse workforce.
• Qualified to degree level or similar
• Ideally Chartered Engineer or advanced Process Engineering Qualification.

 
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.


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