Manager (Portfolio Manager) - Bristol, United Kingdom - undisclosed

Description

Thrive Renewables plc
Portfolio Manager full time, permanent appointment (flexible working considered)
Thrive Renewables connects people to sustainable energy.

Thanks to our thousands of investors large and small we ve been building and operating renewable energy projects in the UK for nearly 30 years.

We currently own a portfolio of 22 clean energy projects including onshore wind, hydro, solar, battery storage, geothermal and heat.

Since 1994, we have funded or built 39 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 286MW; assets under management in 2022 were £110 million.

Our culture is inclusive and team-driven with a focus on delivering impact alongside financial performance. By joining the team, you will be well supported with significant opportunities for growth and development.

The new position will be responsible for leading the safe operation and performance of our renewable electricity generation and storage portfolio, as we add diversity, extend project lifetimes and repower.

To be suitable for this position, you will have management experience in operating renewable energy projects, ideally wind, solar, hydro and battery storage.

Manage contractors and the suite of project documents necessary to operate the company s portfolio of clean energy assets and ensure safe and efficient long-term productivity.

• Maximise revenue through optimised asset performance, power price agreements (wholesale market, direct wire, corporate and ancillary services) as well as eligible warranty or insurance claims.
• Manage external asset managers and contractors to ensure site services are being delivered in line with health and safety requirements.
• Work with the investment team to extend life and repower existing assets and transition new projects from investment stage into operations.
• Manage, promote and oversee site activities which put Thrive policy into practice areas such as community engagement, biodiversity, net zero and sustainable procurement.
• Work with the Head of Operations to develop and adhere to annual project budgets.
• Manage monthly site performance information for the purpose of internal reporting, analysis and feedback for ongoing asset optimisation.

The health and safety of our sites, employees, contractors and local community are paramount.

Proven track record of negotiating and executing key project documents such as service contracts, land leases and power purchase agreements.

• Proven experience of contractor performance management.
• Proven experience of procurement and management of legal and technical advisors.
• Advanced Excel and knowledge of Office 365 essential.
• Some travel will be required to project sites, external meetings and conferences. A full UK driving licence would be an advantage.

Salary in the range of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Bonus scheme.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Private health care, Life Assurance, Permanent Health Insurance.
• 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), inclusive of bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holidays.
• Climate Perks journey days for sustainable holiday travel.
• Hybrid working.

Central Bristol office:
hybrid working options; flexible working considered.

We promote diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from global majority candidates.

No agencies please.