Asset Manager

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

Overview

Due to growth, we are currently recruiting for an Asset Manager on behalf of a fast growing company who design, build and operate district heating networks. This work is for communities, towns, and cities. They work with local authorities, developers, house builders, and property owners.

Operating for over 10 years, they have a number of offices in the UK and also overseas. Their services include the design, installation, maintenance and management of plant rooms and heat networks on behalf of local authorities and property developers.

They are a fast-growing business who are looking to invest and deliver over £1bn of heat network projects in the coming years.

The role of the Asset Manager involves taking a key role in the development, construction, optimization, and growth of heat network assets. Working closely with their internal teams and external stakeholders and customers the asset manager will play a key role in negotiating customer connections and overseeing and driving the performance of assets, to ensure they deliver safely, budget, on time and to meet customer service levels. You will also be expected to produce and communicate regular performance and KPI’s reports for the asset and explore opportunities to add value.

The compact nature of the business and their rapid growth means that the candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a friendly environment. They are looking to develop individuals and teams that will be able to grow, therefore, it is anticipated that the candidate would be seeking to broaden their current skills.

This is a permanent position, based in London, and is paying £60k – £70k per annum depending on experience. Other benefits include bonus based on individual and business performance, electric car lease scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension, private healthcare, training schemes and development opportunities. It is working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Become principle senior point of contact (relationship, escalation) for stakeholders and contracted customers associated with the asset.
• Collaborate with the Development and Connection Teams to identify growth opportunities and develop expansion strategies for the district heating network.
• Ensure delivery and compliance with the relevant contracts in place, in particular ensuring that the business properly and efficiently administers it’s contracts with authorities and heat network customers.
• Ensure regulations, and industry standards in relation to the specific assets.
• Monitoring, analysis and reporting of assets, evaluating their performance, risks, and potential for growth.
• Identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance asset performance.
• Monitor asset performance, tracking key metrics and indicators to assess effectiveness of asset management strategies.
• Management and control of financial models and documents to ensure the asset actual and forecast performance can be evaluated against the investment case.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders, offering insights into asset performance, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the development and drive the implementation of a targeted value creation pan for each asset.

Skills & Attributes

• Have a blend of experience of contract negotiation and administration, commercial and financial assessment and appreciation of the key technical considerations for energy infrastructure assets.
• Be experienced in financial and management accounting, reporting, cost control, budgeting and analysis and financial modelling (reading and using financial models).
• Possess strong understanding and ability to enforce contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices related to energy infrastructure assets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and optimize asset performance.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and technical aspects of district heating operations.
• Ideally a member of an appropriate Institution (e.g. IAM etc)
• Strong background in district heating systems or related energy infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and presentations skills, written and in meetings.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and planning abilities.
• Ability to engage with clients and all stakeholders, forming effective relationships, gaining their respect and confidence through all round gravitas.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to understand, influence and drive customer decision-making processes, to work with them and guide them though their procurement and governance processes to secure approval to contract.
• Experience of working with legal, commercial and technical teams to reach agreed contract terms, ensuring contract detail is developed with building trust while closing down issues to achieve contract close.
• Ability to objectively measure and assess and challenge underperformance through KPI measurements and project programmes.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, with a relentless focus on achieving project objectives and delivering successful outcomes.
• Fully IT proficient; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email systems etc as a minimum.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a blend of experience of contract negotiation and administration, commercial and financial assessment and appreciation of the key technical considerations for energy infrastructure assets.
• Be experienced in financial and management accounting, reporting, cost control, budgeting and analysis and financial modelling (reading and using financial models).
• Possess strong understanding and ability to enforce contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices related to energy infrastructure assets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and optimize asset performance.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and technical aspects of district heating operations.
• Ideally a member of an appropriate Institution (e.g. IAM etc)
• Strong background in district heating systems or related energy infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and presentations skills, written and in meetings.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and planning abilities.
• Ability to engage with clients and all stakeholders, forming effective relationships, gaining their respect and confidence through all round gravitas.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to understand, influence and drive customer decision-making processes, to work with them and guide them though their procurement and governance processes to secure approval to contract.
• Experience of working with legal, commercial and technical teams to reach agreed contract terms, ensuring contract detail is developed with building trust while closing down issues to achieve contract close.
• Ability to objectively measure and assess and challenge underperformance through KPI measurements and project programmes.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, with a relentless focus on achieving project objectives and delivering successful outcomes.
• Fully IT proficient; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email systems etc as a minimum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become principle senior point of contact (relationship, escalation) for stakeholders and contracted customers associated with the asset.
• Collaborate with the Development and Connection Teams to identify growth opportunities and develop expansion strategies for the district heating network.
• Ensure delivery and compliance with the relevant contracts in place, in particular ensuring that the business properly and efficiently administers it’s contracts with authorities and heat network customers.
• Ensure regulations, and industry standards in relation to the specific assets.
• Monitoring, analysis and reporting of assets, evaluating their performance, risks, and potential for growth.
• Identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance asset performance.
• Monitor asset performance, tracking key metrics and indicators to assess effectiveness of asset management strategies.
• Management and control of financial models and documents to ensure the asset actual and forecast performance can be evaluated against the investment case.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders, offering insights into asset performance, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the development and drive the implementation of a targeted value creation pan for each asset.