Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider to recruit an Asset Manager for two biomass plants in South Yorkshire.
This leadership role offers a competitive salary plus benefits and the opportunity to drive operational excellence across two key sites.
If you’re an experienced Asset Manager or Senior Operations Leader with a background in power generation or major hazard industries, and are looking to join a company that values safety, integrity, and performance, submit your CV today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Manager of Site Operations, you will:
* Take full accountability for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of both Holbrook and Widmerpool Biomass Power Plants.
* Lead, engage, and develop site teams, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives.
* Manage maintenance strategies, plant outages, and critical maintenance intervals to maximise reliability.
* Oversee compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.
* Develop and implement annual business plans, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and local authorities.
* Control and optimise budgets, contracts, and financial planning for both sites.
* Identify and lead CAPEX projects to improve site safety and operational efficiency.
* Support business growth by working with internal stakeholders and external partners.
* Participate in the px Plant Managers’ Forum, sharing best practices across the business.
* Provide out-of-hours and emergency call-out support as required.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
* Extensive experience in the energy industry or other major hazard industries.
* Proven track record in managing energy-related assets and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
* Strong knowledge of safety regulations, compliance, and risk management.
* Experience in strategic planning and operational leadership.
* Ability to manage and motivate teams in a safety-critical environment.
* Experience overseeing outages, maintenance planning, and plant performance improvements.
Personal skills
The Asset Manager role would suit someone who:
* Is a strong leader with excellent team management skills.
* Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational oversight.
* Communicates effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
* Is highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities.
Salary and benefits of the Asset Manager role
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Attractive benefits package.
* Leadership role within a key energy provider.
INDPOW
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