Asset Management Director - Distributed Energy

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Location: London office - With home working and some travel to sites

About the Company

This company is an investor in sustainable onsite energy solutions. It develops, owns, and operates energy systems that assist businesses in becoming more sustainable while reducing energy costs. Established in early 2024, the company has a robust pipeline of over 500MW of distributed generation, including solar PV and battery storage projects. The goal is to become a leading distributed energy business in Europe, backed by a well-capitalized equity commitment and additional debt capacity.

The company partners with major sustainable infrastructure developers and is supported by a strategic investment from a global infrastructure investment firm to expand its real asset portfolio across various markets. As part of a global renewable energy brand, this company operates across Europe, the USA, and Australia.

With a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, the company offers a flat structure, enabling significant personal and professional growth. Employees work with a passionate team dedicated to renewable technology, innovation, and a sustainable future.

The Candidate

We are seeking an Asset Management Director capable of delivering outstanding performance for a portfolio of distributed energy assets. This role involves defining the strategy, operating model, and processes for asset management, contributing to the growth of the business from 25MW of solar assets to more than 400MW with a mix of renewable technologies across the UK and Europe. This position suits someone excited by the opportunity to make a substantial impact in a fast-growing company.

The Role

Operating with a lean, highly skilled in-house team and a network of trusted outsource partners (including O&M providers and Asset Management specialists), the successful candidate will lead and manage partners to meet business goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Maximizing portfolio value through operational excellence
• Identifying optimization opportunities to enhance quality and reduce lifecycle costs
• Developing management reporting and performance KPIs for asset efficiency
• Collaborating to build data and analytics capabilities for asset performance management
• Establishing processes for consistency in asset performance, quality, and cost control across markets
• Supporting the integration of new technologies, such as onsite battery storage, into the portfolio
• Working with the Development team to transition new builds into operational status
• Contributing to asset purchase evaluations with technical due diligence and risk assessments
• Leading relationships with outsource partners to manage performance and meet operational targets
• Assisting the Investment team in identifying technical risks and opportunities

Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, STEM, or Asset Management)
• 6 years’ experience in renewable energy/solar PV/battery/distributed energy asset management
• Proven experience in developing an Asset Management function with a strategic, results-driven approach
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and risk management (e.g., EPC, O&M contracts)
• Balanced commercial and technical expertise in distributed energy projects at various operational stages
• Analytical skills for performance evaluation with a risk management approach
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with partners for business expansion
• Experience managing third parties and subcontractors

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.