Asset Manager
£55,000 - £65,000
London
About the role
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Clean Energy
Posted: 12/11/2024
Join a leading renewable energy asset owner and operator, focusing on the long-term ownership and operation of solar PV projects across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Asset Manager to manage the performance and operations of their growing solar PV portfolio. Based in London, the Asset Manager will be responsible for maximising the value and efficiency of the solar assets, ensuring smooth operations, and optimising energy output.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily management of a portfolio of operational solar PV assets across the UK, ensuring maximum performance, availability, and efficiency.
- Monitor asset performance using data analysis and performance reporting tools, identifying underperforming sites and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure all projects meet financial, operational, and contractual targets, working with internal teams and external stakeholders, including investors and lenders.
- Manage third-party O&M contractors to ensure a high standard of maintenance, operational efficiency, and safety compliance.
- Regularly review maintenance schedules, contractor performance, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure reliability and optimal operations.
- Lead the resolution of operational issues, such as equipment faults, to minimise downtime and maximise energy production.
- Ensure all solar PV assets comply with relevant health and safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Prepare detailed financial reports and performance analyses for senior management and investors, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Track and optimise key performance indicators (KPIs), such as energy production, availability, and asset profitability.
- Identify and implement opportunities for performance optimisation, cost savings, and revenue enhancements across the portfolio.
- Drive innovation by incorporating new technologies and processes that improve asset performance and reduce operational costs.
Requirements
- Proven experience in asset management, preferably within the solar PV or broader renewable energy sector.
- Strong technical understanding of solar PV systems, including performance analysis, operations, and maintenance processes.
- Experience with financial reporting and modelling, with a solid grasp of asset optimisation.
- Proficiency in performance monitoring tools and systems commonly used in the renewable energy sector.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.