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).
