BESS Asset Manager

Mint Selection | B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection, partnered with a leading UK infrastructure investor, is recruiting an Asset Manager to oversee the daily and long-term performance of a Battery Energy Storage System portfolio, including onboarding new assets.

The role requires experience in asset management within renewables, knowledge of BESS operations, understanding of energy markets and strong stakeholder and data analysis skills to maximise availability, efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management within renewable energy or energy storage sectors.
• Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), operation and degradation.
• Understanding of energy markets, revenue streams and trading strategies for battery assets.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, OPEX and asset performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational and commercial performance of BESS assets, maximizing availability, efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor asset performance against KPIs, budgets and contractual obligations, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage relationships with third party operators, maintenance providers, OEMs, energy traders and other stakeholders.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring optimal system performance and minimising downtime.
• Monitor revenues, OPEX, budgets and forecasts, identifying opportunities to improve asset returns.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, grid requirements, health and safety standards and contractual agreements.
• Analyse operational data and performance reports to identify issues, manage risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support reporting to senior management, investors and other stakeholders with regular updates on performance and financial results.

Skills

Asset management

BESS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Performance analysis

Tools

MS Office

Job description

London, UK

Mint Selection have partnered with a leading UK infrastructure investor with a significant operational renewable energy portfolio comprising of Solar PV, Wind, Hydro and BESS assets, to recruit an Asset Manager who will be responsible for the daily and long term performance of their BESS portfolio. The successful candidate will also support the onboarding of new assets into the portfolio.

The Company

One of the leading UK renewable energy asset owners with a significant Solar PV portfolio (plus Wind, Hydro and now BESS) of >600MW, with assets also in Southern Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational and commercial performance of a portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets, maximising availability, efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor asset performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), budgets and contractual obligations, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage relationships with third-party operators, maintenance providers, OEMs, energy traders and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring optimal system performance and minimising downtime.
• Monitor revenues, operating expenditure (OPEX), budgets and financial forecasts, identifying opportunities to improve asset returns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, grid requirements, health and safety standards and contractual agreements.
• Analyse operational data and performance reports to identify technical issues, manage risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support reporting to senior management, investors and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on asset performance and financial results.

Requirements

• Experience in asset management, operations or performance management within the renewable energy or energy storage sector.
• Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including system operation, performance optimisation and degradation.
• Understanding of energy markets, revenue streams and trading strategies relevant to battery storage assets.
• Experience managing budgets, financial forecasts, operational expenditure and asset performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, technical service agreements and relationships with OEMs or third-party service providers.
• Familiarity with relevant grid codes, regulatory requirements, health and safety standards and contractual frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical and financial data and identify opportunities to improve asset performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assets and competing priorities.

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.