Technical Asset Manager

ib vogt GmbH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company based in the UK is seeking an Asset Management professional. In this role, you will oversee operations and ensure compliance with key project documents for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in renewable energy, strong organizational skills, and be an effective communicator. This position involves working with various stakeholders, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional growth and development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in renewable energy.
• Willingness to travel from time to time.
• Strong people mindset and stakeholder focus.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of projects’ compliance with key project documents.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of renewable energy assets.
• Ensure a proper handover between development and asset management teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Fluency in English

Education

Experience in renewable energy (development, EPC, O&M or asset management) with a technical background

Tools

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is a leading utility-scale solar development platform with a global footprint and a 20-year track record. We specialize in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provide turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of over 3 Gigawatts. We employ 900 experts, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 30 countries. The company operates internationally from offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Job Description

In this role, you will sit within ib vogt’s Asset Management team in Europe and support in overseeing and managing day-to-day operations of renewable energy projects. You will support in ensuring that important milestones and tasks required for a project’s successful construction, commissioning and operation are achieved / performed and the project’s compliance with key project documents like, e.g., permits or EPC agreements. This position will require you to be involved with projects from the construction stage through to the operational phase, diversifying between technical and operational topics while dealing a with number of internal and external stakeholders, such as EPC and O&M contractors, authorities or grid operators. Key requirement for this role is to be pragmatic and solution-oriented.

Key Tasks

• Support the management of and ensure the projects’ compliance with key project documents like, e.g., permits or EPC agreements
• Support with technical management tasks related to, e.g., construction monitoring, inspections, claims management (e.g., insurance or warranty claims), grid connection or PPA agreements
• Support with administrative tasks like, e.g., invoice checking and approvals, and reporting
• Work with and support projects’ external advisors
• Ensure a proper handover between development and asset management teams
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of renewable energy assets
• Support certain tasks such as outstanding accreditations

Qualifications

At ib vogt, we have a diverse, inclusive and inspiring working environment for all employees. We work hard to create a fulfilling working environment enabling personal fulfilment and development. We encourage an inclusive culture, where people can be themselves, are valued for their skills and strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be.

The ideal candidate is hands-on and a problem-solver, thinking in solutions and not problems. You are stakeholder-focused with a strong people mindset and able to communicate and manage effectively. You make sound decisions, based on your own judgement, knowledge and experience, carefully weighing a project’s risks and interests. You are eager to learn, work in a team, and be part of a dynamic and growing organisation.

The ideal candidate must have :

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• At least 3 years of experience in renewable energy (development, EPC, O&M or asset management) with a technical background (e.g., construction or engineering)
• Willingness to travel from time to time
• Microsoft Office skills
• Fluency in English

Nice-to-have :

• Legal or finance skills; or
• Additional language skills, preferably, Finnish

Additional information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Competitive remuneration and motivating benefits

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.