Trainee Renewable Asset Manager

Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 100 Engineers, Environmental Consultants and Asset Managers deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its sister companies Green Cat Hydrogen and Green Cat Contracting based in the UK, Green Cat Renewables Canada based in Calgary and Halifax and Green Cat Renewables Europe based in the Netherlands.

Through the Asset Management department, the company provides asset management support to operational renewable energy projects and proactively manages our client’s renewable energy assets by ensuring they operate effectively and efficiently. Green Cat Renewables now requires an enthusiastic Trainee Asset Manager to join the team in Biggar. This role will be mainly office based.

We are seeking a proactive Trainee Asset Manager to join the Asset Management Department. As a Trainee Asset Manager, you will assist in the daily operation of our own and third-party portfolios of renewable energy assets in the UK. Your focus will be on data and performance analysis, managing day-to-day technical activities, and reporting on our renewable assets in the UK. We work closely with our in-house teams, external stakeholders and maintenance operations teams to achieve our goal of optimizing operational assets with a special focus on performance and cost optimization.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring of daily site performance, with focus on optimizing the technical operation, budget and technical performance through data analysis and KPI management (monthly / quarterly / annual reporting).
• Monthly performance reporting of renewable assets and detailed analysis of data using Excel spreadsheets.
• Liaison and communications to ensure our QSHE values flow through all aspects of project identification and development; adopt a mindset of continuous improvement and transparent reporting on all aspects of QSHE both internally and with project partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure that the assets comply with legal, mechanical, electrical, safety, and environmental regulations, both contractually and locally.
• General contract management, including risk management, compliance, and reporting.
• Appraisal of maintenance work and coordination of fault investigations.
• Portfolio Management – Technical and operational support for stakeholders / investment groups.
• Submission of data in compliance with industry regulators.

The Candidate:

• Have solid experience with using Excel for data analysis and/or a willingness to develop Excel skills.
• Have good communication skills for liaison with stakeholders to resolve day to day issues.
• Have experience with reviewing and managing contracts is beneficial.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector and or asset management would be beneficial.
• Have a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work on a variety of issues simultaneously.
• Understanding of the operation of both wind and solar renewable assets would be beneficial.
• Experience with OFGEM platforms would be beneficial.
• Have good Microsoft Office 365 skills.
• Write and speak English at a professional level.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in line with experience.
• 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays.
• Private Health Care Plan.
• Group Life Assurance Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Professional development opportunities and support.
• Professional fees paid for by the company.
• Company social events and team building days.

The role is a permanent full-time position. 37.5 hours per week (overtime may be required on occasion). To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk - the closing date for this role is Thursday 3rd of September at 5pm. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Direct applications from candidates only. CVs sent by recruitment agencies will not be accepted, and no fee will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions. Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.