Head of Asset Performance & Optimisation

EDF Energy

  • Sunderland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
Job DescriptionEnergise your career, accelerate a net-zero future - #RenewablesjobsAt EDF Power Solutions our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.We have an exciting new opportunity for you to be our Head of Performance & Optimisation, where you'll lead a team of professionals focused on analysing technical & energy market aspects of operational performance and managing generation settlements & associated subsidies and certificates. Your mission? To ensure our assets are performing at their most optimum technical & commerical position and be able to provide strategy to how we can get there.Achieving optimum performance means diving deep into energy market conditions, weather patterns, asset capabilities and market volatility. If you thrive on turning data into decisions and leading teams to success, this could be your next big move.RewardThe salary is competitive (We have a graded reward package to suit new entrants to the renewables industry through to the most experienced Head of Performance and Optimisation)
Working Hours - 37 hoursThe Awesome Extras!25 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysIndustry Leading Pension & Life Insurance20% BonusPrivate HealthcareCash Car Allowance £6,900 per annumWhat You'll Do:You'll be at the forefront of digitising our performance and optimisation capabilities, unlocking insights from data to drive asset excellence. You'll present your findings to stakeholders, showcasing both potential and actual commercial performance.You'll support new asset onboarding, covering operational data, lease management, market arrangements (PPAs or subsidies), and customer relationships. You'll produce and report on generation budgets and Plans, while guiding your team to be experts in UK energy markets and regulations.You'll manage energy market interactions, including revenue forecasting, ancillary services, and bidding strategies. And you'll maximise value from forward commitments like cPPAs, hedges, and trading.What's in it for you?
  • Inspiring the performance and optimisation team and the wider asset operations team to continually seek to improve technical & commercial asset performance.
  • Setting the highest ethical standards
  • Lead the team in a fast growing, multi technology renewables company who are committed to delivering renewable energy.
Who are you?You're someone who's naturally curious and always looking for ways to improve how things work. You're confident analysing complex data and communicating your insights clearly to a range of stakeholders. You build strong relationships and know how to influence across a business.You're experienced in coaching and supporting teams, and you bring a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. You're digitally savvy, especially when it comes to data management and analysis, and you're passionate about using technology to drive performance.What Skills Do You Need?You'll bring solid experience in asset management, including P&L responsibility and a strong understanding of operations and maintenance. You've got strong commercial acumen and know your way around Renewable Certificates (ROC/REGO).You understand National Grid ESO requirements and how they impact operational control of renewables. You've led teams and championed new ways of working. You know what drives commercial performance and can think strategically to prioritise initiatives that align with long-term goals.Closing date for applications; 14th September 2025Working on a Hybrid basis from one of our offices, Edinburgh, Durham or London. We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, meaning you can work comfortably from home with our offices as your base location.Why EDF Power Solutions?At EDF Power Solutions UK & Ireland we're committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.It's a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland's challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland's most diverse generator of renewable energy.To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we're working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.If you're passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and join us as a Head of Performance and OptimisationAdditional InformationJoin us, and let's do good together.

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