Assistant Commercial Asset Manager - Renewable energy

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Commercial Asset Manager to oversee renewable energy portfolios, ensuring excellence in asset management and client satisfaction. This role involves managing client relationships, reporting, and driving new business opportunities within the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, a passion for sustainability, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment. Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and be part of the solution to climate change.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with a strong passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
• Experience in European markets and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial client portfolios and ensure high-quality reporting.
• Act as the main point of contact for client inquiries and onboarding.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Data Management Software

Renewable Energy Passion

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Role

Climate17 are working alongside a leading renewable energy consultancy, specialising in low carbon infrastructure (Solar PV, EV, Energy storage etc.) within the built environment.

They are actively searching for an Assistant Commercial Asset Manager to oversee their PV and EV portfolios, to deliver high-quality commercial asset management services, maintain client relationships and drive excellence in renewable asset management.

Responsibilities

• Being accountable for the commercial management and client reporting of their client’s portfolio of assets in the built environment.
• Act as the commercial interface between the Asset Management team and the wider business, making sure that all systems are set-up correctly
• Acting as the main point of contact for client enquiries relating to quarterly reporting.
• Support on the onboarding of systems delivered and built by the client, sale of assets and the generation of new business proposals.
• To act as a key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that the systems under management meets the performance criteria
• Accountable for securing competitive PPA’s on behalf of our clients. Responsible for the tracking of PPA’s throughout the portfolio and renewing when required.
• Review of monthly statement from providers vs. export data; managing where required
• FiT Licensee and Ownership transfer management
• Develop, manage and own commercial AM Risk Management tracker and report monthly
• Managing commercial risk and client negotiations
• Responsible for generating proposals to new clients for our onboarding services
• Supporting the Senior Management Team in the identification of new business opportunities, either with new or existing clients.

Requirements

• Degree qualified
• Passion for renewable energy/sustainability
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience in European markets
• Ability to utilise software solutions for the management of large data sets
• Be pro-active, hard-working and ‘solutions’ driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work effectively with clients (and/or stakeholders) to continually deliver high levels of satisfaction, provide effective solutions and resolve issues.
• Ability to work on own initiative, with support as required from the wider team
• Be a strong and professional communicator in both formal and informal environments, articulate in presentation and written communication.
• EV asset management experience – desirable
• Ability to speak European language(s) – desirable

Location: London – Hybrid working



About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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