Darren Ramshaw
Stewton,Lincolnshire
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive expertise in board leadership and governance, change management, and strategic vision. Proven track record in driving cultural transformation initiatives and implementing long-term business solutions. Adept at stakeholder engagement, business policy development, and health, safety, environment and Business leadership. Skilled in managing budgets and contracts while ensuring continuous improvement through effective business systems proficiency. Committed to fostering sustainable growth through innovative strategies and comprehensive business transition management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vice President and Head of Generation UK East
Orsted
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2019.02 - Current
- Directed long-term business strategy for integration of 3.8 GW offshore wind into commercial operation.
- Oversaw £1 billion EBITDA, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Led a workforce of over 500 FTEs and contractors, driving operational excellence.
- Formulated strategic management plans with clear milestones for achieving long-term objectives.
- Ensured compliance with statutory obligations through robust risk management practices.
- Implemented policies to address non-conformances swiftly and effectively.
- Managed relations with UK and local governments, regulators, and industry bodies.
Director Cottam Power Ltd
EDF Energy
East Retford, Nottinghamshire
2016.02 - 2018.12
- Developed and Executed Cottam's Strategic Plan, achieving £15 million savings through robust operational strategies.
- Managed commercial contracts valued at £500 million for outsourced operations.
- Formulated strategic management plans, establishing milestones and success criteria for long-term objectives.
- Led 230 employees and 200 contractors, strengthening stakeholder relationships.
- Ensured compliance with statutory obligations using effective risk management procedures.
- Implemented policies and procedures to address non-conformances promptly.
- Established Social Responsibility programme to enhance stakeholder relations during decommissioning transition.
- Collaborated with local government and enterprises to improve community engagement.
Director West Burton Power Ltd
EDF Energy
East Retford, Nottinghamshire
2012.01 - 2016.02
- Developed strategic management plans with success criteria and milestones for sustainable business success with full P&L Accountability
- Formulated operating and maintenance strategies to support West Burton B's Strategic Plan.
- Ensured compliance with statutory obligations through effective risk identification and mitigation procedures.
- Managed Finance, Administration, and Procurement services, preparing £30 million Opex and £40 million Capex budgets.
- Implemented CCGT policies and procedures, addressing non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Cultivated relationships with internal and external customers, enhancing collaboration with contract partners.
- Oversaw commercial management of contracts worth £150 million for outsourced operations.
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
EDF Energy
East Retford, Nottinghamshire
2009.06 - 2011.12
- Designed and mobilised asset management systems for a new 1350 MW CCGT power station.
- Established strategies, policies, and procedures to optimise asset value and ensure compliance.
- Recruited and developed high-performing operations team ready for commercial deployment.
- Implemented training processes, securing the Gold Investors in People Award.
- Managed procurement by developing technical specifications and evaluating tenders.
- Delivered business plans, budgets, and risk management strategies to meet strategic objectives.
- Achieved external certifications like ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, PAS 55, and PAS 99.
- Oversaw performance management to align resources with operational requirements.
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Centrica
2007.12 - 2009.01
- Managed routine and non-routine maintenance of two CCGT power stations, achieving circa 900 MW power generation.
- Established and implemented maintenance strategies to optimise asset value and ensure compliance with policies.
- Collaborated with Specialist Engineering Teams to plan and manage outages within time, quality, and budget constraints.
- Developed technical specifications for procurement of parts and services, assessing tender returns effectively.
- Delivered site business plans, maintenance budgets, lifecycle analyses, and risk management plans to meet strategic goals.
Numerous Roles spanning 12 years
CORUS
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
1992.09 - 2007.12
- Operations Excellence & Continual Improvement - 2004-2007
- Graduate Engineering Workshops Manager 2003-2004
- Maintenance Team Lead Heavy Manufacturing 2001-2003
- Maintenance Team Lead Site Power Plants 1997-2001
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician Power Plants 1995-1997
- Apprentice Mechanical Technician 1992-1995
Education
MSc - Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management with Merit
University of Manchester
Manchester 2004.08 - 2007.01
National Examining Board Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Kingsway Centre Scunthorpe
2002.11 - 2003.03
B-Eng. HONS - Mechanical Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University
1998.09 - 2002.06
Skills
- Strategic vision and leadership
- Board leadership and governance
- Change management expertise
- Business policy development
- Health, safety, and environment leadership
- Cultural transformation initiatives
- Business transition management
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Long-term Business solutions
- Budget and contract management
- Business systems proficiency
Leisure Interests
I enjoy captaining one of the local football teams and enjoy playing other sports including squash and badminton. I also like to organise social events to help raise money for my football club., I am also a STEM ambassador, promoting and developing STEM within local secondary and primary schools.
Training and Development
- Life & Business Coaching (12 Months)
- Trained RCM Facilitator
- Chartered Engineer with Engineering Council and a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
- Supervisors Passport to Safety
- Time served Mechanical Craftsmen
- City & Guilds Iron and Steel Making Certificate
- Maintenance of Steam Systems
- Maintenance of Bearings
- Risk Assessing
- Statutory and Safety Standards
- Author of “Implementing EAM for Dummies”
- Top 5 Leader of the Year Award 2016 (Investors in People)
Accomplishments
- Published Author of Enterprise Asset Management for Dummies
- Investors in People Leader of the Year Top 5
Timeline
Vice President and Head of Generation UK East
Orsted
2019.02 - Current
Director Cottam Power Ltd
EDF Energy
2016.02 - 2018.12
Director West Burton Power Ltd
EDF Energy
2012.01 - 2016.02
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
EDF Energy
2009.06 - 2011.12
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Centrica
2007.12 - 2009.01
MSc - Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management with Merit
University of Manchester
2004.08 - 2007.01
National Examining Board Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Kingsway Centre Scunthorpe
2002.11 - 2003.03
B-Eng. HONS - Mechanical Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University
1998.09 - 2002.06
Numerous Roles spanning 12 years
CORUS
1992.09 - 2007.12