Senior Asset Manager

Job Title: Senior Asset Manager Employment Type: Permanent Department: TechnicalLocation: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available)Reports to: Head of TechnicalCompany Profile Red Rock Power Limited is an investor, owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, our growing team are passionate about generating clean energy and supporting the UK and Europe’s net zero ambitions. Our current portfolio includes five part or fully owned wind farm projects, each at different lifecycle stages. Our operational wind farms – Afton (100% equity), Beatrice (25%) and Överturingen (50%) – have an installed capacity of 320 MW (RRPL proportion), while our development projects – Benbrack onshore wind farm in the South West of Scotland (100%) and Inch Cape offshore wind farm off the East Coast (50%) – will deliver an additional 570 MW. We are committed to long term investment in the Scottish and UK market, onshore and offshore wind sectors in particular, and have strong growth ambitions to expand into the wider European market and other sustainable energy technologies. We are actively pursuing acquisition and development opportunities, including the offshore wind leasing rounds. Our Edinburgh headquarters puts us at the heart of the UK industry, while our team’s expertise and experience working on some of the world’s largest energy infrastructure projects allows us a unique opportunity to consider a variety of different opportunities and we welcome candidates to join us on this journey. Red Rock Power was established in 2016 when SDIC Power, a global power generation company headquartered in Beijing, China acquired Repsol’s UK wind portfolio. For more information on Red Rock Power and what it’s like to work with us, visit PurposeThe Senior Asset Manager is a prominent role in our business and will often take the lead for Red Rock Power in our dealings with project partners. Therefore, somebody with gravitas is required. The Senior Asset Manager will be responsible for optimising the operational and financial performance of assets in the expanding portfolio whilst ensuring adherence to HSE standards. This will involve challenging, supporting and in many cases leading workstreams to seize improvement opportunities and mitigate risks. Establishing the right relationships with key partners and stakeholders is critical to establish an environment of cooperation and shared success. The Senior Asset Manager will be required to assert influence and control to best represent the interests of Red Rock Power in a number of joint venture projects.Job Description •Responsible for financial performance, operational performance and risk profile of the assigned assets.•Deliver strong stakeholder and contract management, utilising your strong understanding of renewables contracts and relationships to deliver value.•Maintain/develop external relationships across industry to deliver value across the portfolio.•Line management of members of the Asset Management department.•Engage in Asset Management decision making with a focus on whole life value. Establish Asset Management Plans according to the Asset Management Strategy and drive improvement against agreed asset KPIs.•Continually improve financial performance through improvement actions or cost reduction initiatives.•Establish effective and efficient processes, in line with ISO 55001, to maintain certification and challenge established ways of working. This includes ownership of key strategic documents within the ISO 55001 accredited Asset Management system.•Responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality reporting, with support from the wider team.•Responsible for compliance with HSE, Quality and corporate governance standards.•Advise the board members in making key decisions.•Support the development and implementation of the Red Rock Power Growth Strategy. This will involve M&A due diligence activities, and potentially playing a lead role in the integration of new assets into Red Rock Power’s portfolio. •They may fulfil the role of “General Manager” where Red Rock Power is contracted to provide this service in existing and future joint venture arrangements. •May be expected to act as a board director of asset companies.SkillsEssential•Proven ability to build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders in multiple countries•Strong communication skills to present abstract concepts to people from different backgrounds•Ability to analyse and summarise complex data for management reporting / business case support •Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify, plan and execute required works•Not afraid to challenge established ways of working and existing structures•Organised, with a focus on structure and overviewKnowledge and Experience Required Essential•5+ years’ experience in a similar role in an Asset Management or related capacity•Relevant experience in managing large capital (physical) assets•Relevant experience in managing operational projectsDesirable•An understanding of working within management systems, particularly ISO 55001Qualifications Essential •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Finance/ Energy Management or other related fieldDesirable•Master’s degree in relevant field•Any qualifications in the area of Asset Management is a strong advantageCore Competencies•Effective Communication•Trust & Integrity•Team Orientated•Decisive•Strategic Vision•Adaptable•Commercial/Business AwarenessWhat we offerA competitive salary and annual bonus along with a range of benefits including , family medical care, holiday purchase scheme, 10% non-contributory pension, life assurance, income protection and electric car scheme. The chance to work amongst a friendly, dedicated, sociable team and benefit from social, health and wellbeing initiatives. We are committed to providing ongoing training opportunities for all staff and invest in allowing you to reach your career goals. Through implementation of our hybrid working policy, we are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for our employees whilst also maintaining valuable face time in the office.
We're committed to achieving an equal gender balance and greater representation of all ethnic groups, both in our company and within the renewables industry. Diversity and inclusivity are central to our strength as a team as well as our culture as a business.
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