Director of Asset Management

H9 Talent Solutions are partnering with a leading renewable energy developer and independent power producer and hiring for a Director of Asset Management to lead the operational and commercial performance of a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe.

Overview

This is a senior leadership role responsible for maximising asset value across the full lifecycle from construction handover through operations and optimisation to refinancing and exit. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping asset strategy, driving performance improvements and supporting long term portfolio growth.

Role and Responsibilities

• Define and implement asset management strategy across operational renewable energy assets (solar, wind, BESS and/or hybrid projects).
• Drive optimisation initiatives to maximise revenue, availability and long term asset value.
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting and long term financial forecasting.
• Identify and execute value enhancement opportunities including repowering, hybridisation, and commercial optimisation.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Oversee asset P&L performance and financial returns against investment cases.
• Manage revenue strategies including PPAs, route to market agreements and merchant exposure.
• Support refinancing processes, valuations and investor reporting requirements.
• Work closely with finance teams on cashflow optimisation and performance analysis.

Operational Oversight

• Manage O&M providers and key technical contractors, ensuring KPI delivery and contractual compliance.
• Oversee operational risk management, asset performance monitoring and availability targets.
• Ensure best practice HSE and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.

Stakeholder & Investor Management

• Act as senior interface with investors, lenders, joint venture partners, and key stakeholders.
• Lead asset reporting to investment committees and senior management.
• Support M&A activities including operational due diligence and integration of acquired assets.

Leadership

• Build and lead a high performing asset management team.
• Establish scalable processes, governance frameworks, and performance standards.
• Collaborate closely with development, construction and investment teams.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or power asset management.
• Proven track record managing operational renewable portfolios (IPP, developer, fund or utility background).
• Strong commercial understanding of UK power markets and revenue structures.
• Experience managing PPAs, O&M contracts and operational performance optimisation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross functional stakeholders.
• Strong financial and analytical capability with exposure to investment or financing processes.
• Degree in engineering, finance, economics or related discipline (advanced degree desirable).

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