Director Asset Management in London

Dahlia Recruitment Renewables are excited to be partnering with this expanding business to recruit for an Asset Director. Are you an experienced Asset / Portfolio Director with experience in managing large Portfolios within Renewables and looking for a new challenge? If so, look no further as this role is an extremely exciting position with a very competitive salary and benefits plus the chance to work with a company that is growing!

Role Overview

The Asset Director is a senior operational and commercial leadership role within the company portfolio function, responsible for driving the development, construction and commercial performance of the businesses most significant energy transition assets. The role requires a seasoned executive with deep technical and commercial expertise in the industrial or energy sector, a proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects from development through to construction and operations and the commercial authority to negotiate and manage large-scale PPA, offtake and major project contracts.

The Asset Director will engage directly at board level within portfolio companies, representing company interests, driving value creation and providing the experienced executive oversight that complex energy transition projects demand. The role holder will also provide critical technical and commercial input to the investment team on new opportunities, due diligence processes and asset development strategies.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Asset Development & Major Project Delivery
• Commercial Strategy & Offtake / PPA Negotiations
• Portfolio Company Board Engagement & Governance
• Technical Due Diligence & Investment Support
• Sector Intelligence & Strategic Contribution

Qualifications and Experience required for the Asset Director:

• Minimum 10 years of senior experience in the industrial, energy or clean technology sector, with a demonstrable track record of delivering major infrastructure or energy projects from development and construction through to operational handover.
• Engineering background (degree level in mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil or a related discipline) strongly preferred, candidates from other technical or senior commercial backgrounds will be considered where experience is compelling.
• Proven track record of board-level engagement, either as a board director or as a Project Director / Programme Director reporting directly to a board, within a significant industrial, energy or infrastructure business.
• Deep knowledge of energy and/or data centre markets, including PPA and offtake agreement structures, merchant risk, grid connection and balancing, capacity markets, subsidy frameworks and regulatory environments in the UK and international markets.
• Demonstrable track record of major contract negotiations, PPAs, EPC contracts, development agreements, supply chain frameworks, offtake arrangements with the commercial authority and experience to lead negotiations independently on behalf of a business.
• Strong project governance and programme management capability: familiar with major project delivery methodologies, stage-gate processes, cost and schedule management and contractor oversight at scale.
• Familiarity with hydrogen production and distribution, eFuels, zero-emission transport or data centre power infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in project finance, including an understanding of lender requirements, bankability structuring and the interface between project development and debt financing.
• Knowledge of FEED, EPC and EPCM contracting structures and the specific risk allocation, governance and delivery implications of each.
• International project experience, particularly in European, Middle Eastern or high-growth market energy transition contexts.
• Experience spanning both development-stage project delivery and operational asset management, providing a full-lifecycle perspective.

This opportunity is fantastic so apply now or contact me directly.