Acre is partnering with a fast-growing low-carbon energy business to appoint an Interim Asset Manager for a focused 3-4 month engagement.
This is an opportunity to join a growing district heating business as it continues its transition from contractor to long-term asset owner. The role will sit within the Asset Management function and report directly to the Assets & Utilities Director.
The successful candidate will take ownership of three priority workstreams, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, contract management and asset performance.
Key areas of responsibility:
O&M Agreements
- Review the status of O&M agreements across the asset portfolio
- Identify agreements requiring finalisation, renewal or implementation
- Work with O&M teams to finalise terms and coordinate internal sign-off
- Establish and maintain a clear tracker of O&M KPIs, risks and gaps
Return Temperature & ASHP Commissioning
- Work with O&M and site teams to identify the causes of elevated network return temperatures
- Coordinate remedial actions to bring temperatures within the required range for ASHP commissioning
- Track performance and commissioning milestones
- Turn complex operational data into simple, actionable reporting
- Escalate contractual or commercial barriers where required
Contractual Notices
- Draft and issue contractual notices across heat supply, O&M and customer connection agreements
- Maintain a clear log of deadlines, obligations and notice statuses
- Liaise with investment, legal and commercial colleagues as required
What we're looking for:
We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in asset management or contract management within energy infrastructure, district heating or utilities.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience implementing or administering O&M agreements for energy or infrastructure assets
- A practical understanding of district heating network operations and return-temperature performance
- Experience drafting or administering formal contractual notices
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams against tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence working across contractors, operational, legal and commercial stakeholders
If this sounds like a good fit, or you'd like to find out more, please reach out directly to Jesse Harford at jesse.harford@acresearch.com.
