Asset Manager - Energy From Waste Power Station

Astute People; Scotlandwell; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Asset Manager for a role overseeing operations and maintenance at an Energy from Waste Power Station in Scotland. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 with a potential 20% bonus. Candidates should have prior experience in power generation and demonstrate strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a strategic position with significant responsibilities including compliance and performance optimisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 20%

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Power Generation sector, preferably with Energy from Waste, Biomass or Coal.
• Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHEQA requirements.
• Drive plant performance optimisation.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews.

Skills

Team player

Strong financial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in an engineering subject

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnered with an independent power producer to recruit for an Asset Manager to join their team in Fife overseeing the operations and maintenance performance of an Energy from Waste Power Station.

The Asset Manager role comes with a basic salary of up to £85,000 + up to 20% bonus + other excellent benefits.

If you're an experienced Operations, Maintenance or Plant Manager and looking for a more strategic role, working for a reputable company, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for: Ensuring full compliance with SHEQA requirements by enforcing legislation, health and safety procedures, and the pollution prevention and controls permit
• Fulfil obligations under the Management Services Agreement (MSA) and oversee compliance with key Project Documents
• Drive plant performance optimisation in collaboration with the O&M contractor, safeguarding the plant's short- and long-term interests.
• Oversee lifecycle activities including planning, execution, review, and value assessment.
• Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting, and performance tracking with the Board and Lenders.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews with the Board, escalating key issues and seeking guidance when required
• Act as the main contact for outreach, communications, and the Community Liaison Committee, building credibility with local stakeholders (Council, SEPA, College, community, and industry).
• Full job spec can be provided upon request

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Experience and skills

• Ideally degree educated in an engineering subject (not a necessity though)
• Prior experience working in the Power Generation sector - ideally solid fuels such as Energy from Waste, Biomass or Coal
• A result focussed, team player, who can demonstrate experience of working in a leadership role as part of a small team in a similar environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce reports on complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and drive business improvements

Salary and benefits

• A salary of up to £85,000
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Other excellent benefits

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful