Asset Manager - Offshore Wind

-; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs

The opportunity

As an Asset Manager, you'll take the lead in overseeing renewable assets on behalf of investors, making sure they perform in line with the business plan. Working closely with O&M teams, you'll focus on optimising performance and returns while always looking for ways to improve. This role is a great mix of operational, commercial, and financial responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of technologies and make a real impact in the renewable energy space.

As Asset Manager you will be dedicated to offshore wind assets, overseeing the performance, optimization, and long-term value of EDF Renewables' offshore wind portfolio.

Pay, benefits and culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a Net Zero future - then you're in the right place!

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully. We're committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us, recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that's an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

We'll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that's on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We're committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone's Welcome inclusion programme. We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

What you'll be doing

As an Asset Manager, you'll be at the heart of driving performance, ensuring our renewable energy assets deliver maximum value while building strong relationships with key stakeholders. This role is all about optimising operations, tackling challenges head-on, and making a real impact in the renewables sector.

1. Keep everything running smoothly - Ensure full compliance with all commercial agreements while maintaining strong relationships with investors, OEMs, Independent Engineers, and landowners.
2. Maximise performance - Work closely with O&M and OEM teams to track, challenge, and improve operational performance, pushing for the highest possible generation availability.
3. Stay on top of the numbers - Manage forecasts, budgets, variance reports, and key financial and operational data for your assigned sites.
4. Define best practices - Develop and refine processes and procedures that set the standard for asset management excellence.
5. Support new projects - Collaborate with project teams during development to ensure smooth transitions from implementation to full commercial operation, making sure everything is completed on time and to spec.
6. Problem-solving pro - Work across departments to troubleshoot operational, financial, commercial, or technical issues, ensuring seamless collaboration.
7. Drive optimisation - Partner with internal teams (Performance, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Development, and O&M) to enhance major repairs, investment planning, and asset life extensions.
8. Own the financials - Take full Profit & Loss responsibility for assigned renewable energy assets.
9. Deliver insights - Ensure accurate and timely reporting across the portfolio to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
10. Ensure valuations are accurate, consistent, and timely by managing valuation models and processes.
11. Support the design and implementation of asset management IT systems.
12. Maintain efficient data management systems.
13. Oversee a strong audit programme across all activities.
14. Review monthly O&M reports and ensure compliance with insurance policies.
15. Manage contractual compliance, including Trade Point Control & Power Purchase Agreements, and take action when needed (e.g., warranty claims).
16. Assist the Development team with asset acquisitions and origination.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of renewable assets, optimise performance, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable energy!

What do you need to be great at this role?

We're seeking a passionate and proactive Asset Manager with prior experience of the Renewable industry, ready to make an impact!

What You'll Bring:

1. Experience & Expertise - Degree in Engineering or Business with 2+ years in asset management within the Renewable Industry sector.
2. Analytical Mindset - Strong numeracy, data analytics, and problem-solving skills.
3. Great Communicator - Confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
4. Team Player - Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn.
5. Industry Knowledge - Understanding of energy markets, policies, and renewable applications.
6. Tech & Project Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in project management or financing.

Location: Teeside Wind Farm. You must be within a commutable distance to be able to attend the site.

Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we're committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

It's a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland's challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland's most diverse generator of renewable energy.

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we're working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

If you're passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

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