Job Description
Asset Manager – BESS
Are you an asset management professional with experience across battery storage or renewable energy assets and looking to step into a role with real operational ownership?
I’m supporting a fast growing energy business scaling its battery storage portfolio across the UK.
They’re now looking for an Asset Manager to take responsibility for the performance, optimisation and commercial delivery of a rapidly expanding BESS fleet.
What you’ll be doing
* Oversee day-to-day performance of operational BESS assets across the UK
* Drive asset optimisation strategies, working closely with trading, control room and performance engineering teams
* Manage contractors, service providers and O&M partners, ensuring uptime, compliance and contract performance
* Analyse asset performance data, identify issues and implement improvements to maximise availability and revenue
* Ensure HSQE, regulatory and grid compliance across all operational sites
* Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term lifecycle planning for a growing asset portfolio
* Get involved in onboarding new sites through commissioning and into steady-state operation
What we're looking for
* Experience managing operational assets within BESS, solar, wind, CHP, energy networks or wider power/utility environments
* Strong understanding of asset performance, O&M, technical documentation and commercial drivers
* Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, trading, planning and external contractors
* Confident analysing operational data and presenting insights/recommendations
* Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
* Knowledge of UK grid operations, routes-to-market or flexibility markets
* Experience with SCADA, telemetry, EMS or performance monitoring systems
* Background in O&M, engineering or control room operations
Why this role?
* Join one of the most exciting growth areas in the UK energy transition
* Real autonomy and ownership across a portfolio that’s scaling fast
* Opportunity to shape operational strategy and influence commercial performance
* Long-term progression into Senior Asset Manager / Portfolio Manager roles
* Competitive package + strong benefits + career development