Asset Manager UK & Ireland Renewables and Batteries

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London - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose of the job:

The role covers both existing and futureRenewable Generationand BESSassetswithin the assetoperatesasa separate business entity andutililisesdifferent technologies. The Asset Manager UK& IrelandRenewablesand BESS will direct and manage the strategic and commercial operation of Renewableand BESSGeneration assets in theUK&Irelandand the associated infrastructure to prescribed technicalquality and safetystandardsso asto achieve business objectives set for each assetminimising unavailability and optimising the costsof production.

Toworkwithamulti-disciplinedworkforce and achieveobjectivesthrough the motivation andempowerment of people. They mustdemonstratethe commitment to obtain quality results through direction example and the use ofappropriatemethodsand interpersonal styles

The role will involve being tightly focused on achievingtherequired levels of safety environmental andcommercial performance duringdailyproduction and maintenanceactivitiesof existing renewable assets.

Support business development with construction projectplanningconstructionsupport commissioning of newUK&Irelandrenewableand BESSassets andtransfer into commercial operation.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Interface with theCommercial teamto extract maximum value from the market/plant characteristics.

  • Commerciallyastute:ableto negotiate key commercial agreements and resolve complex contractual disputes.

  • Goodunderstanding ofanoperating assets commercial drivers:LTSAsPPAsROCsubsidiesSpare parts strategies and so on.

  • Ensure proper planning budgeting and execution of major maintenance or capital programmes.

  • Ensure proper planningbudgetingand implementation of major growth projects.

  • Developimplement andmaintainsuitable operations and maintenance strategiespoliciesand proceduresforbothexisting and proposed renewablegenerationassets whose locationmay begeographicallyremote.

  • Manage the short term and long-term performance and activities of the renewable generation assetsso as tomaximiseprofit contribution.

  • Manage and optimise the service provided under any LTMA/LTSA agreements for each type of renewableand BESStechnology.

  • Meet consistently Health and Safety Environmental Production and Financial Targets and Improvement Plans.

  • Manage the businessestocomply withLegislative Regulatory and Company policiesproceduresand standards.

  • Implementappropriate initiativesto improve technical healthsafetyand environmental performance.

  • Technical risks are managedin accordance withgood operating practice.

  • Ensure effective plant optimisationand implementation ofapproved hedgingstrategy.

  • Strategic spares acquisition and ongoingmaintenancemanagement programmes.

  • Ensure that procurement is carried outin accordance withcompany policies and procedures.

  • Implement initiatives to manage and grow relationships with key external thirdparties ( authoritieslocalcommunitiesland ownersetc..).

  • Ongoing support to the Companys strategy.

  • Responsibility forBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP).

  • Support the business team by providing technical and operational support to the development process

Outcome Results and Key Performance Indicators:

  • Evidence ofgoodtechnical and commercial performance

  • Evidence ofgoodenvironmental health and safety performance

  • Minimum healthsafetyanenvironmentalincidents

  • Health and safety complianceformallydocumented

  • Achievement of key performance targets as set out in budgets or forecasts withdue considerationof commercial implications.

  • Profit targets met

  • Achievement of positive relationship withequitpartners

  • Budget achieved

  • Major projects completed on target

  • Business enterprise management systems implemented

  • Stock levelsmaintainedto support short/long term asset requirements

  • Staff development and succession plan in place

  • Appropriate staff fully trained in the requirements of the BCP

Dimensions of job:

Net Trading Turnover:For consentedwindsolarand BESSassetsapprox270m.

Employees:Approx8

The AssetManagerwill be givenresponsibility forwindand BESS assetswithin the UK.

Key relationships:

Internal:

The role requires regular and frequent interface withRGBU UK and Europemanagement.

  • Managing Director -Renewables &BESS UKand Ireland

  • SeniorAsset Manager -UK&Ireland

  • Finance Business Partner -UK&IrelandRenewables and BESS

  • Commercial and trading teams

  • HSE team in RGBU

  • Auditors

  • RenewablesAssetManagement teams in other regions

  • Business Development team

External:

  • Equity partners

  • WTG manufacturers and service providers

  • Solar and BESS manufacturers and service providers

  • O&M providers for SolarBESSand Wind

  • Developers of Renewablesand BESSProjects

  • Project lenders

  • Auditors

  • Insurers

  • Environment Agency/ SEPA/ HSE

  • Local Authorities(including Planning)

  • Local CommunityGroups& Leaders/ Landowners

  • RSPB & otherEcology/Habitat Management Groups

Knowledge and skills:

  • Ability to change and adapt to new working practices.

  • Excellent technical competence together with a detailed understanding of theoperationaland maintenancerequirements of renewable generation assetsof differing technologies.

  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

  • Ability tointerface well withinternal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to take quality decisions based on technical knowledge analysisexperienceand judgement.

  • Awareness of impact on others and work with people to achieve results.

  • Commercial awareness and judgement.

  • Excellent IT and presentational skills.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to share expectations and develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

  • The ability to challenge in an open and positive manner.

  • Experience of managing staff and relationships with others in a constructiveopenand transparent manner.

  • Skills in leading managing and developing teams

  • Ability to set directionobjectivesand targets for teams.

  • Managedissues of Quality Environmental Health and Safety legislation

  • Experience of working within power generation or similar industry preferably in an engineering/operational background.

  • Contract management and negotiation skills.

  • Proven leadership inthe management of health and safety in projects.

  • Experience of managing/supervising new build construction projects.

  • Experience of site mobilisation in readiness for commercial operation.

  • Experience in dispute management/resolution(contractual & non contractual.

  • Awareness of the sensitivitiesrequiredwhen constructing generation assetswithin local communities and environmentally sensitive areas.

  • Phyiscallyfit and capable of working in challenging anddemanding working environments (remote locations working at height)

Experience:

  • Proven experience withinrenewablepower generation or similar industry

  • Demonstrated ability to apply professionalexpertisein an operational environment

  • Proven experience in operating as part of a senior management team

  • Proven experience and competency in the management of personnel for the successful delivery of team and business objectives

  • Excellent communication skill at all levels.

  • Ability to work under pressure to meet scheduled and demanding timelines.

  • Proventrack recordin management of health & safety.

  • Experience in the construction and commissioning of power generation projects.

  • Experience of site mobilisation and preparation for commercial operation.

  • Accountability/responsibility for P&L

  • Experience managing an asset portfolio owned by a financial investor

Qualifications:

  • Engineering related degreeor equivalentformal qualification or recognition in management studies.

  • Several post qualificationyears experiencein a senior management position.

  • NEBOSHGeneralcertificate.

  • Formal qualification in project management would be an advantage.

Behavioural Capabilities:

  • Building a team

  • Commercial acumen

  • Functional technical skill

  • Drive for results

  • Accountable and responsible

  • Decision quality based upon a mixture of analysis wisdomexperienceand judgement

  • Conflict management

  • Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions

  • Empowers other

  • Relates well to all kinds of people updownand sideways inside and outside the organisation

  • Flexibleapproach to working practices andworking hours

  • Flexibileapproach to travel given that the role will involveregularlyworkingat various remote locationsacross the UK(sometimes at short notice)


Required Experience:

Manager

Purpose of the job:The role covers both existing and futureRenewable Generationand BESSassetswithin the assetoperatesasa separate business entity andutililisesdifferent technologies. The Asset Manager UK& IrelandRenewablesand BESS will direct and manage the strategic and commercial operation of Ren...
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