Company Overview
Taylor Hopkinson have partnered with a global leader in green technology, dedicated to providing cutting-edge renewable energy solutions for enterprises, governments, and institutions worldwide.
Their mission is to address the challenges of achieving a sustainable future by innovating to reduce the production, storage, and synergy costs of renewable energy. We are seeking a Senior Technical Asset Manager Renewables (Wind & Solar)
Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Technical Asset Manager to join our client's dynamic team in Madrid.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Asset Management & Oversight
* Take ownership of technical asset management for assigned wind portfolios, while providing technical support for solar PV assets.
* Manage and coordinate daily interactions with Asset Management and O&M service providers, ensuring adherence to all contractual terms.
* Oversee third‐party contractors and advisors, including insurers, market operators, and other external service providers.
* Build and maintain thorough knowledge of SPV‐level agreements, such as O&M contracts, asset management agreements, grid connections, land leases, and commercial arrangements.
* Ensure full compliance with technical, commercial, legal, and regulatory standards across all assets.
* Review, challenge, and assess service provider procedures and processes to verify compliance with contractual obligations, internal standards, and applicable legislation.
* Analyze monthly O&M and performance reports, identify performance gaps or contract deviations, and drive remediation actions.
* Perform site visits and technical audits to evaluate asset condition, operational availability, and long‐term reliability.
* Supervise and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements related to operational systems and data.
* Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards and support efficient management of incidents and insurance claims.
Performance Monitoring, Analytics & Optimization
* Define, track, and report technical and financial KPIs for wind and solar assets.
* Conduct detailed performance analysis, including internal benchmarking and comparison with industry standards.
* Produce recurring asset and portfolio performance reports, clearly identifying risks, deviations, and value‐creation opportunities.
* Identify, propose, and implement technical, operational, and contractual improvement initiatives.
* Support assessments related to life‐extension, repowering, and optimization strategies, with a strong focus on wind assets.
Operating Cost Management (OPEX)
* Drive OPEX tracking and cost‐control initiatives across the portfolio.
* Identify efficiency improvements and cost‐reduction opportunities without compromising asset availability or performance.
* Monitor revenue streams and work closely with internal teams to explain performance variances and financial risks.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Support
* Act as the primary technical point of contact for key stakeholders, including O&M contractors, market agents, landowners, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
* Maintain frequent collaboration with UK‐based partners and clients, particularly in relation to offshore wind assets.
* Provide technical support to M&A activities, including due diligence reviews, asset assessments, and post‐acquisition integration.
* Contribute to the enhancement of internal asset‐management tools, processes, and reporting standards.
Required Competencies & Skills
* Strong and proven expertise in wind energy systems;
offshore wind experience is preferred, with onshore wind expertise also acceptable.
* Solid technical understanding of solar PV technology, particularly regulated assets (experience under RD 413/2014 is required).
* Good working knowledge of contractual and legal frameworks related to Asset Management and O&M.
* Fluent written and spoken English (minimum C1/C2 level), with regular direct interaction with UK‐based stakeholders.
* Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
* Highly autonomous and proactive, able to manage multiple workstreams across different functions.
* Fast learner with the ability to grasp complex topics such as energy regulation, taxation, financial structures, and business models.
* Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong analytical mindset, comfortable handling and interpreting large datasets.
* Advanced Excel capability (including pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, and dashboard development).
* Strong PowerPoint skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, executive‐level presentations.
* Hands‐on experience using project‐management tools (e.G., Smartsheet, MS Project, Planner) in O&M or asset‐management environments.
* Practical experience working with SCADA data, including trends, alarms, and performance curves, focused on operational efficiency, availability, and forecasting (excluding system administration).
Education & Professional Experience
* Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
* +5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in project execution, asset management, or O&M roles.
* Proven hands‐on experience with wind assets (offshore wind farm exposure is a strong advantage).
* Demonstrated experience managing regulated solar PV assets.
* Familiarity with additional renewable energy technologies is considered an asset.