Senior Asset Manager

Legal Entity: Yinson Renewables (UK) Limited

Job Function:

Location: United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Exciting opportunity to join our Renewables team as Senior Asset Manager! Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Asset Manager with M&A experience. This role will conduct technical due diligence, with a focus on operations, for the acquisition of new assets. The successful candidate will lead the onboarding and integration of acquired assets into company systems and oversee the technical performance of a portfolio of renewable energy assets, primarily onshore solar and wind.

Location: London, UK Responsibilities:

• Carry out due diligence for the acquisition of new projects covering technical, commercial and contractual matters with a focus on asset performance and operations.
• Review asset specifications, historical performance, and documentation, including but not limited to contracts, permits, etc., to establish suitability for integration into the company portfolio.
• Monitor and maintain the day-to-day operations of renewable energy projects ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and deliver accurate and reliable technical data from the various assets.
• Monitor analytics for early identification of issues, trends and performance improvements, implementing solutions in a timely manner to optimise performance throughout the entire life cycle.
• Generate regular reports on asset performance, financial metrics, and operational efficiency.
• Complete new asset on-boarding/handover from construction phase into operations, with involvement in the projects from construction stage.
• In the case of acquisition of operational projects, onboard and integrate new projects into company systems and implement company procedures.
• Maintain and develop risk matrices, asset directories and site documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (landowners, investors, off takers, etc.).
• Monitor and report KPIs and ensure targets are met.
• Manage site managers and contractors where necessary.
• Oversee contracts with suppliers, service providers, and offtakers, ensuring compliance and delivery of obligations, managing contract negotiations when necessary.
• Support the development and maintenance of performance measurement frameworks, policies and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technical risks, requirements and optimisation opportunities for new projects.
• Conduct financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and approving payments and processing payments to ensure projects meet or exceed financial targets from construction.
• Work closely with external financial service providers to ensure monthly closing, statutory filings and other requirements.
• Other tasks as may be relevant to position/team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar position.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and their applications.
• Experience conducting due diligence for wind and solar projects and participating in project acquisition activities (operations focus).
• Experience managing wind and solar assets.
• Experience with wind and solar monitoring platforms.
• Excellent communication skills including an analytical mindset
• Strong attention to detail is a must for this role.
• International experience.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at various stages within the asset life cycle simultaneously.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Spanish would be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, use own initiative and take ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Travel will be required for this role.

About Yinson

Yinson, established in 1983, is a world leading energy solutions provider, with a network of over 1,800 employees working in 16 strategic locations worldwide. Yinson currently operates three business divisions - Offshore Production, Renewables and Green Technologies. Yinson Renewables was established in 2019 and has already positioned itself for growth in a rapidly developing market. Yinson's vision for renewables is to be a major IPP, where we will build, own and operate renewable generating assets focusing on onshore solar and wind.

Why Yinson?

Our global team consists of passionate individuals who are highly skilled in their work, and who share a common vision to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. We are a value-based organisation, meaning that we live and operate by the following values: ROADS - Reliable, Open, Adaptable, Decisive and Sustainable. We offer a host of learning and development opportunities, a safe and reliable working environment, and a competitive compensation package.

Yinson is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We strive for an inclusive workforce with employees of different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, perspectives, networks, sexual orientation, functional ability, and language.

Applying

If you have the suitable qualifications and skills for this position, please apply as soon as possible by submitting your CV and a cover letter explaining how your background can contribute in this position. Applications are evaluated continuously, and we call in for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not wait - apply now!