Renewable energy recruitment, overseas employment & relocation package

Summary

The requester asked for detailed staffing, recruitment, and relocation cost data regarding Manx Utilities' renewable energy projects. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing only the beginning of the staffing overview before the text cuts off, while the outcome indicates some information was withheld.

Key Facts

• The request was received by Manx Utilities on 11 November 2025.
• The response was issued on 24 November 2025.
• The request covered staffing, recruitment sources, consultants, overseas campaigns, and relocation packages.
• The outcome is classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.
• The provided response text is incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence in the staffing overview section.

Data Disclosed

• 11 November 2025
• 24 November 2025
• 1 October 2021
• 9 pages
• 1 document

Original Request

I am requesting information about Manx Utilities' staffing and recruitment for renewable energy projects, including but not limited to the proposed onshore wind farm and other renewable generation or decarbonisation initiatives. Please provide the following information: 1. Staffing Overview The number of staff currently employed by Manx Utilities whose primary role relates to renewable energy projects (e.g. wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, carbon reduction, or related engineering and design work). For each, please specify: Job title; Employment type (permanent, fixed-term, secondment, or consultancy); and Year of appointment. 2. Recruitment Sources Of the above staff, how many were: a) Recruited locally (from within the Isle of Man); and b) Recruited from overseas (please indicate the country or region of origin where possible). 3. Consultants and Contracted Specialists Details of any external consultants, engineers, or specialists currently engaged by Manx Utilities for renewable energy work, including but not limited to wind turbine engineering, design, or project management. For each, please specify: Name of the consultant or company; Contract start and end dates; Total contract value or estimated cost; and Whether the consultant is based on the Isle of Man or overseas. 4. Overseas Recruitment Campaigns Please confirm whether Manx Utilities has undertaken or participated in any overseas recruitment campaigns for renewable energy or engineering staff (for example, in Nigeria or elsewhere). If so, please provide: Dates and locations of such campaigns; and The number of appointments made as a result. 5. Relocation Packages and Associated Costs Details of any relocation packages offered to staff or consultants recruited from outside the Isle of Man since 1 October 2021 for renewable or decarbonisation-related roles. For each applicable case, please provide: The total relocation cost (or average if aggregated); Whether the package included travel, temporary accommodation, or shipping expenses; Whether family members or dependents were included in the relocation support; and Whether these costs were paid directly by Manx Utilities or reimbursed to the employee/consultant. If any part of this information is already published, please provide a link or reference to where it may be accessed. My thanks for your efforts in collating this information.

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Full Response Text

Manx Utilities PO Box 177, Douglas Isle of Man, IM99 1PS

e: enquiries@manxutilities.im t: 01624 687687 www.manxutilities.im

Our ref: 5069845 24 November 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 11 November 2025, which states:

"I am requesting information about Manx Utilities' staffing and recruitment for renewable energy projects, including but not limited to the proposed onshore wind farm and other renewable generation or decarbonisation initiatives.

Please provide the following information:

1. Staffing Overview

The number of staff currently employed by Manx Utilities whose primary role relates to renewable energy projects (e.g. wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, carbon reduction, or related engineering and design work).

For each, please specify:

Job title; Employment type (permanent, fixed-term, secondment, or consultancy); and Year of appointment.

1. Recruitment Sources

Of the above staff, how many were:

a) Recruited locally (from within the Isle of Man); and b) Recruited from overseas (please indicate the country or region of origin where possible).

1. Consultants and Contracted Specialists

Details of any external consultants, engineers, or specialists currently engaged by Manx Utilities for renewable energy work, including but not limited to wind turbine engineering, design, or project management.

For each, please specify:

Name of the consultant or company; Contract start and end dates; Total contract value or estimated cost; and Whether the consultant is based on the Isle of Man or overseas.

1. Overseas Recruitment Campaigns

Please confirm whether Manx Utilities has undertaken or participated in any overseas recruitment campaigns for renewable energy or engineering staff (for example, in Nigeria or elsewhere).

If so, please provide: Dates and locations of such campaigns; and The number of appointments made as a result.

1. Relocation Packages and Associated Costs

Details of any relocation packages offered to staff or consultants recruited from outside the Isle of Man since 1 October 2021 for renewable or decarbonisation-related roles.

For each applicable case, please provide: The total relocation cost (or average if aggregated); Whether the package included travel, temporary accommodation, or shipping expenses; Whether family members or dependents were included in the relocation support; and Whether these costs were paid directly by Manx Utilities or reimbursed to the employee/consultant.

If any part of this information is already published, please provide a link or reference to where it may be accessed.

My thanks for your efforts in collating this information."

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information.

1. Staffing Overview The number of staff currently employed by Manx Utilities whose primary role relates to renewable energy projects (e.g. wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, carbon reduction, or related engineering and design work). For each, please specify: Job title; Employment type (permanent, fixed-term, secondment, or consultancy); and Year of appointment.

The below roles are Manx Utilities Authority staff that spend approximately 50% or more of their working week on projects related to transition, carbon reduction or related engineering or design activities. Most of these roles have other responsibilities in the operations of Manx Utilities Authority. The work demand from customers reflects the demand driven by broader transition initiatives seen across our customer base.

Job titles;
1 x Department Manager, 1 x Admin Support. 2 x project managers, 1 x Senior Design Engineer, 3 x Design Engineers, 1 x Services Engineer, 1 x Assistant Design Engineer,
1 x Trainee Assistant Design Engineer, 1 x Business Project Delivery Manager,
1 x Business Development Project Technician.

Employment type (permanent, fixed-term, secondment, or consultancy); All roles detailed are permanent roles.

Year of appointment: 2 x 2005, 2 x 2007, 2 x 2018, 1 x 2019, 1 x 2020, 1 x 2022, 1 x 2023 3 x 2024,

1. Recruitment Sources Of the above staff, how many were: a) Recruited locally (from within the Isle of Man); and b) Recruited from overseas (please indicate the country or region of origin where possible).

Although all recruitment is focused within the Isle of Man, a few applicants are recruited from outside the Isle of Man and further information disclosure, as requested above is protected personal information.
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because it is absolutely exempt under section 25(2)(b)[(i)/(ii)] of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information). The reasons why that exemption applies are that:
• The Manx Utilities Authority is satisfied that the information amounts to personal data of which you are not the data subject; and • The Manx Utilities Authority is satisfied that disclosure of the information would contravene one of the data protection principles as set out at Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation as it applies in the Isle of Man pursuant to the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, namely that the Manx Utilities Authority can only disclose the information where it would be fair,

lawful and meet one of the conditions for lawful processing in Article 6 one of the conditions in Article 9 of the GDPR and Schedule 2 of the Implementing Regulations is met and in this case, none of those conditions have been met.
• https://www.inforights.im/media/1456/exempt25a_personal_data.pdf]

1. Consultants and Contracted Specialists

Details of any external consultants, engineers, or specialists currently engaged by Manx Utilities for renewable energy work, including but not limited to wind turbine engineering, design, or project management. For each, please specify: Name of the consultant or company; Contract start and end dates; Total contract value or estimated cost; and Whether the consultant is based on the Isle of Man or overseas.

Consultant BB Consulting
Project Role Electrical / mechanical design Contract Start Date 2024 Contract End Date Until completion or 5 years whichever is sooner Base Isle of Man

Consultant Safety Management Services (IOM) Project Role Planning Supervisor (H&S Advisor) Contract Start Date 2023 Contract End Date 2026 Base Isle of Man

Consultant Bell Burton
Project Role Quantity Surveyor Contract Start Date 2024 Contract End Date 2026 Base Isle of Man

Consultant Primary Consulting
Project Role NEC Project Manager Contract Start Date 2025 Contract End Date 2026 Base Isle of Man

Consultant Safety Management Services (IOM) Project Role Planning Supervisor (H&S Advisor) Contract Start Date 2023 Contract End Date 2025 Base Isle of Man

Consultant Bell Burton
Project Role NEC Service Manager Contract Start Date 2025 Contract End Date 2026 Base Isle of Man

Consultant Primary Consulting
Project Role NEC Project Manager Contract Start Date 2025 Contract End Date 2026 Base Isle of Man

Consultant SLR Project Role Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning Contractor (Phase 2) Contract Start Date 2023 Contract End Date 2026 Base UK

Role Quantity Surveyor Consultant Long O’Donnell Contract Start Date 2024 Contract End Date 2026 Base UK

Role ASHP Trial Consultant Nexiom Contract Start Date 2020 Contract End Date 2030 Base IOM

Role ASHP Trial

Consultant Stewart Clague Services Contract Start Date 2020 Contract End Date 2035 Base IOM

Role ASHP Trial Consultant Manx Solar Electrical Contract Start Date 2020 Contract End Date 2035 Base IOM

Onshore Wind – Due to commercial confidentiality, it is not possible to provide a breakdown of these existing contracts. I can confirm that the total spend to date on these contracts is £3,043,467.63.

Solar – Due to commercial confidentiality, it is not possible to provide a breakdown of these existing contracts. I can confirm that the total spend to date on these contracts is £66,958.00

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the information is exempt from disclosure under section 30(2)(a) of the Act as it constitutes a trade secret. Section 30(2)(a) requires a Public Interest Test to be complete and that is as follows:

Factors in favour of disclosure Transparency in Use of Public Funds There is a legitimate public interest in understanding how much public money has been spent on a project, and whether spending has been managed effectively. Accountability for Public Decisions Disclosure could demonstrate that the authority is acting responsibly in handling the financial and contractual aspects of any project. Public Understanding of Major Projects The public may reasonably expect information about significant expenditure to be available, particularly where there is widespread interest or impact.

Factors in favour of withholding Risk of Financial Prejudice to the Authority and the Public Purse Revealing cost information at this stage when expenditure figures are not yet final and may be significantly affected by ongoing negotiations or project lengths. Inaccuracy and Risk of Misleading the Public
Providing incomplete, provisional, or speculative figures would risk misleading the public. Impact on Future Contractual and Procurement Processes Disclosing privileged or sensitive information could prejudice the authority's bargaining position in future disputes or contract management situations, damaging the broader public interest in protecting public funds. 4. Overseas Recruitment Campaigns

Please confirm whether Manx Utilities has undertaken or participated in any overseas recruitment campaigns for renewable energy or engineering staff (for example, in Nigeria or elsewhere).

If so, please provide: Dates and locations of such campaigns; and The number of appointments made as a result.

There have been no overseas recruitment campaigns by Manx Utilities Authority. Jobs are routinely advertised at the Isle of Man JobCentre, Manx Utilities Authority website and associated social media accounts. Any overseas candidates have contacted Manx Utilities Authority through the normal recruitment channels.

1. Relocation Packages and Associated Costs

Details of any relocation packages offered to staff or consultants recruited from outside the Isle of Man since 1 October 2021 for renewable or decarbonisation-related roles.

For each applicable case, please provide: The total relocation cost (or average if aggregated); Whether the package included travel, temporary accommodation, or shipping expenses; Whether family members or dependents were included in the relocation support; and Whether these costs were paid directly by Manx Utilities or reimbursed to the employee/consultant.

If any part of this information is already published, please provide a link or reference to where it may be accessed.

Manx Utilities Authority utilise similar relocation incentives to Isle of Man Government. Relocation packages were utilised twice for members working in the applicable teams. Relocation packages offered can range from Ten Thousand to Twenty Thousand pounds.

s25(b)(i)&(ii) While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because it is absolutely exempt under section 25(2)(b)[(i)/(ii)] of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information). The reasons why that exemption applies are that:
• The Manx Utilities Authority is satisfied that the information amounts to personal data of which you are not the data subject; and • The Manx Utilities Authority is satisfied that disclosure of the information would contravene one of the data protection principles as set out at Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation as it applies in the Isle of Man pursuant to the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, namely that the Manx Utilities Authority can only disclose the information where it would be fair,

lawful and meet one of the conditions for lawful processing in Article 6 one of the conditions in Article 9 of the GDPR and Schedule 2 of the Implementing Regulations is met and in this case, none of those conditions have been met.
• https://www.inforights.im/media/1456/exempt25a_personal_data.pdf]
Relocation expenses and origins of employees. The individuals that fall under the question would create a data set that is too small and would directly threaten their right to privacy and could be used to identify an individual.

Please quote the reference number 5069845 in any future communications.

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