Job Description

Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnered with an independent power producer to recruit for an Asset Manager to join their team in Fife overseeing the operations and maintenance performance of an Energy from Waste Power Station.
The Asset Manager role comes with a basic salary of up to 85,000 + up to 20% bonus + other excellent benefits.
If you're an experienced Operations, Maintenance or Plant Manager and looking for a more strategic role, working for a reputable company, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring full compliance with SHEQA requirements by enforcing legislation, health and safety procedures, and the pollution prevention and controls permit
• Fulfil obligations under the Management Services Agreement (MSA) and oversee compliance with key Project Documents
• Drive plant performance optimisation in collaboration with the O&M contractor, safeguarding the plant's short- and long-term interests.
• Oversee lifecycle activities including planning, execution, review, and value assessment.
• Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting, and performance tracking with the Board and Lenders.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews with the Board, escalating key issues and seeking guidance when required
• Act as the main contact for outreach, communications, and the Community Liaison Committee, building credibility with local stakeholders (Council, SEPA, College, community, and industry).

Full job spec can be provided upon request
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree educated in an engineering subject (not a necessity though)

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The Asset Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in the Power Generation sector - ideally solid fuels such as Energy from Waste, Biomass or Coal
• A result focussed, team player, who can demonstrate experience of working in a leadership role as part of a small team in a similar environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce reports on complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and drive business improvements

Salary and benefits of the Asset Manager role

• A salary of up to 85,000
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Other excellent benefits

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Asset Manager - Energy from Waste Power Station opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more. You can also connect with Arjun on to view other jobs they are recruiting. .
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