Job Title: Associate Asset Manager (Contractor)
Department: Technical
Location: Edinburgh
Reports to: Head of Technical
Employment Type: Contractor
Company Profile
Red Rock Renewables 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%)– 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. 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 Renewables 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 Renewables and what it’s like to work with us, visit https://www.redrockrenewables.com/ .
Job Purpose
Red Rock Renewables has an existing portfolio of operational onshore and offshore wind assets. The Technical department is at the heart of managing this portfolio. We require an enthusiastic and effective Associate Asset Manager to support the team in achieving best value from our assets.
The Associate Asset Manager will support and assist the Senior / Asset Manager in optimising the operational and financial performance of assigned assets while maintaining high HSEQ, compliance and governance standards. The role will provide analysis, coordination and day-to-day asset management support across performance, reporting, risk, contracts, stakeholder relationships and improvement initiatives. Working with internal resources, project partners and service providers, the Associate Asset Manager will help create an environment of cooperation and shared success and will develop the experience required to take increasing ownership of defined workstreams.
Job Description
•Support Senior / Asset Manager(s) in monitoring the financial performance, operational performance and risk profile of assigned assets, including tracking delivery against approved budgets and targets and helping to implement corrective actions for material variances.
•Support Senior / Asset Manager(s) in maintaining productive relationships with project partners, consultants, contractors, operators, service providers and wider industry stakeholders to protect and enhance portfolio value.
•Support continual improvement of portfolio performance by identifying, analysing and delivering agreed revenue improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
•Assist with stakeholder and contract management, monitoring delivery against contractual obligations, escalating issues and supporting continuous improvement.
•Prepare quantitative, technical and financial analysis, business cases and management reports to support decisions by Senior / Asset Manager(s), with consideration of whole-life asset value and long-term portfolio performance.
•Assist the Senior / Asset Manager(s) with technical due diligence, feasibility studies and technical assessments for acquisitions, divestments and other whole-life asset decisions and implementation.
•Support the maintenance of asset risk registers and take ownership of assigned actions, helping to ensure technical, commercial, contractual and operational risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, escalated and regularly reviewed.
•Support Senior / Asset Manager(s) in developing, maintaining and implementing Asset Management Plans in line with the Asset Management Strategy, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and coordinating agreed improvement actions.
•Coordinate accurate, timely and high-quality asset reporting, working with Senior / Asset Manager and wider team to investigate variances and clearly communicate key issues, risks and actions.
•Support the implementation and continuous improvement of asset management processes, systems and tools, including coordinating defined projects and challenging established ways of working where appropriate.
•Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the ISO 55001 Asset Management System, including preparation and maintenance of controlled documents, evidence and assigned improvement actions.
•Support compliance with HSEQ requirements, applicable legislation, permit obligations, grid connection requirements and corporate governance standards across assigned assets, ensuring risks and non-conformances are appropriately managed and escalated to the Senior / Asset Manager (s).
Skills
Essential
•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis and explain complex information clearly to different audiences
•Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to support constructive challenge
•Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify, plan and execute required works
•Confident in constructively challenging established ways of working and suggesting practical improvements
•Well organised, with the ability to prioritise competing activities, maintain oversight and follow actions through to completion
•Team oriented with a focus on achieving best results through teamwork
•A proactive, improvement-focused approach with a clear focus on asset value, risk reduction and delivery of agreed outcomes
Knowledge and Experience Required
Essential
•Strong report-writing and data presentation skills, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
•Ability to work independently on assigned activities, identify and communicate key insights, and escalate material issues appropriately
•2–5 years’ relevant experience in asset management, renewable energy or a related technical, financial or operational environment
Desirable
•Relevant experience supporting the management of operational projects or infrastructure assets
•Knowledge of wind, solar, grid or other large-scale energy infrastructure assets, with particular relevance to operational onshore and offshore wind
•Knowledge of wind, solar, grid or other large-scale energy infrastructure assets, with particular relevance to operational onshore and offshore wind
Qualifications
Essential
•Degree educated with a suitable technical, financial or business degree
Desirable
•Master’s degree in relevant field
•Any qualifications in the area of Asset Management is a strong advantage
Core Competencies
•Effective Communication
•Trust & Integrity
•Team Orientated
•Decisive
•Strategic Vision
•Adaptable
•Commercial/Business Awareness
What we offer
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.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether your require any during your application.
Associate Asset Manager (Contractor) in Edinburgh employer: Red Rock Renewables
Red Rock Renewables is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Edinburgh, offering a dynamic work environment focused on renewable energy and sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work-life balance facilitated by a hybrid working policy, our team thrives in a culture that values diversity and inclusivity. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere.
