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Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them. RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make a difference somewhere else.THIS ROLE WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED ON A SECCONDMENT OF 10 MONTHS. Please apply as normal and notify the T&A Team of this.The PositionThe Technical Asset Manager (TAM) shall be responsible for carrying out technical and commercial management of a number of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the UK and Ireland.  The TAM shall interface with other parts of the RES UK&I AM team and external stakeholders as required to carry out their duties; key interfaces include: RES Senior Asset Manager – The TAM shall report to a Senior Asset Manager (SAM) or Head of Solar and Storage Asset Management who has overall accountability for a larger portfolio of assets.  The TAM shall work independently where possible and escalate issues where necessary.RES Site Management Team – The TAM shall cooperate with the RES Site Management team as required to fulfil Technical Asset Management obligations (e.g. site inspections, works supervision, contractor compliance inspections etc)RES Commercial AM Team - The TAM shall collaborate with RES Contract Managers as necessary to help fulfil any commercial AM obligations (e.g. contractor procurement and dispute resolution)RES Financial AM Team - The TAM shall collaborate with RES Financial Management (FM) team as necessary to help fulfil any FM obligations (e.g. budget setting, invoice checking etc)O&M Maintenance Contractors – The TAM shall work closely with different maintenance contractors across the assetExternal Stakeholders – The TAM shall be primary contact point for key external stakeholders (e.g. landowners, members of pubic etc)The TAM shall be highly visible role within RES and wider community to help ensure compliance and promote optimal asset performance.AccountabilitiesThe TAM shall be responsible for the following: Technical Asset Management – The TAM shall be responsible for ensuring that all Technical Asset Management obligations under the RES AMA are completed in timely and efficient mannerCompliance Management – The TAM shall ensure that all operating assets adhere to statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environmental performance and operating in compliance with key project agreements (e.g. Lease, Planning Consent, Grid Connection Agreement etc)Contractor Management – The TAM shall be responsible for managing various service providers (e.g. O&M contractors) on the renewable energy asset.  The TAM shall be responsible for working closely with such service providers to ensure they perform their contracted tasks in safe and efficient manner.Performance management – The TAM shall have oversight of the technical performance of the asset.  The TAM shall be responsible for reviewing O&M contactor performance reports and verifying contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).  The TAM shall seek out and implement opportunities to optimise the technical performance of the asset where possible.Reporting – The TAM shall be responsible for producing asset performance reports in accordance with the AM contractStakeholder Management – The TAM shall be the primary point of contact for the landowner and any other external stakeholders (e.g. local authorities, members of the public) and managing they key relationshipsClient relationship management – The TAM will be expected to work closely with and help improve client relations. Skills you will need: Team WorkGood interpersonal skillsInitiativeTenacityPlanning and organisingAttention to detail Knowledge you will need: Understanding of technical operations of Renewable Energy Assets with particular focus on BESS projectsGood understanding of commercial arrangements on merchant BESS projects in the UKHealth and safety management systemsQuality and environmental management systemsWork control procedures, all in the context of operational renewable energy assets. Experience you will have: Experience of managing 3rd party contractors (essential)Operational experience of renewable energy assets (BESS projects preferred)Reviewing and preparing technical performance reports (preferred)Familiarity with computerised SCADA systems and maintenance management systems (preferred) Qualifications: Engineering/Science degree or equivalent experience.The deadline for this is 8th January and then the advert will be closed  At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. #LI-TS1#HYBRID