Commercial Asset Manager (Renewable Energy)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy firm is seeking a Commercial Asset Manager to maximize the financial performance of renewable energy assets. The successful candidate will oversee performance metrics, administer contracts, and collaborate with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in asset management, particularly in solar energy and familiarity with financial modeling. This role offers a competitive salary in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid working environment

Supportive and dynamic workplace culture

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to work in a challenging, international environment

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, renewable energy, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in asset management, renewable energy, or a similar role, with a focus on solar energy.
• Strong knowledge of solar energy technologies, plant operations, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with asset management software and SCADA systems.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• The IAM Certificate or IAM Diploma from the Institute of Asset Management, or Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Track, report, and troubleshoot asset financial performance, including revenue, operating costs, and profitability.
• Administer offtake contracts, ensuring compliance and notifying when fixed-term contracts are due to expire.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high performance standards.
• Ensure insurance policies are in place and maintained for operational sites, managing insurance claims when required.
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with the renewable asset portfolio.
• Monitor the performance of solar assets to ensure optimal energy production and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and leverage vendor relationships, including O&M providers, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve company objectives.

Job description

Overview

Gülermak Renewables is pursuing an ambitious goal to become a leading international player in the net-zero industry, driven by a strong team and a commitment to technical excellence. To this end, we are forming a technical network of professionals to lead all engineering and technical aspects supporting the acquisition, design, execution, and operation of projects. These projects encompass various technologies, from solar PV to onshore wind and grid support technologies such as BESS.

Commercial Asset Manager is responsible for maximizing the financial performance of energy assets (such as solar, wind, and battery storage, including co-located projects) once they are operational.

The purpose of the role is to act as the link between the physical operation of the assets and the commercial/financial outcomes expected by investors, lenders, and stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to join us as a Commercial Manager at an early stage, establish relationships with energy market agencies, authorities, and companies, and set up reporting and procedures for operational assets.

What you’ll be doing

• Track, report, and troubleshoot asset financial performance, including revenue, operating costs, and profitability.
• Administer offtake contracts (e.g., BESS contracts, PPAs, cPPAs, CfDs), ensuring compliance and notifying when fixed-term contracts are due to expire.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high performance standards.
• Ensure insurance policies are in place and maintained for operational sites, managing insurance claims when required.
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with the renewable asset portfolio.
• Monitor the performance of our solar assets to ensure optimal energy production and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and leverage vendor relationships, including O&M providers, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, operations, and business development, to achieve company objectives.

What experience you’ll bring

• Degree in engineering, renewable energy, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in asset management, renewable energy, or a similar role, with a focus on solar energy.
• Strong knowledge of solar energy technologies, plant operations, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with asset management software and SCADA systems.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• The IAM Certificate or IAM Diploma from the Institute of Asset Management, or Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), would be an advantage.

Who we are

We are a leading international investor with roots in infrastructure and construction projects. Operating with the highest ethical standards and a reputation for delivering projects on time, we have a 65-year history. With annual revenues of around €1bn, we operate in several jurisdictions, including Poland, Turkey, the UK, Sweden, Romania, India, and the Philippines.

Gülermak recently completed its IPO process on Borsa Istanbul, floating 12% of its shares and raising €125m.

The Renewables & PPP division is a highly important, separately managed business unit headquartered in London, securing a future-proof business with stable and predictable cash flows. The division recently closed the non-recourse financing of a PPP tramline project in Poland and raised up to €200m in funding from multilaterals and lenders. The UK company will act as the divisional HQ under which all renewable and PPP assets will be consolidated.

What we’ll offer you

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Supportive and dynamic workplace culture.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a challenging, international, and global-scale environment.