Sam Warnett

Sam Warnett

Head of Wind

As Head of Wind, Sam supports LSP by covering executive search, retained and contingency permanent hires across the Renewable Energy market. Sam has been in recruitment since 2007 and has focused entirely on renewable energy since 2013. He has developed a specialist knowledge of the industry and a network that spans the entire project life cycle from initial feasibility, through construction and into O&M. Wind Energy has been the main technology over the years with significant solar and more recently storage and green hydrogen.

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Storage

Asset Manager - BESS

Greater London, South East, England

Our client is seeking an Asset Manager for their global battery storage business. In this pivotal role, you will prepare for and manage the operational phase of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under construction and in operations within the UK and establish best practise and process for asset management globally. This role will be based in London with flexible working arrangements available. ResponsibilitiesManage asset management platforms and provide oversight and reporting of all operational activities.Apply global asset management strategy and process at the country and project level.Work alongside construction delivery team to prepare for the operational phase of projectsPrepare Asset Management aspects of the project by negotiating operational contracts, making sure contractual and technical interfaces are well defined and processes and technical solutions are in place to drive performance.Ensure best-in class technical performance of BESS projects and create a feedback-loop with the trading team to maximise asset revenue.Active monitoring, management and reporting of asset performance to both internal stakeholders and external counterparties.Identification, tracking and management of all contractual and regulatory obligations associated with the operation phase of assets.Management of all project invoicing and market settlements where relevant.Ongoing management of project funding agreements.Management of procurement processes for all post-COD project-related contracts.Coordination and management of BOP, OEM, and other service contractors’ access to project sites.Assist in obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses (generation license etc.) for project operation.Manage compliance of the projects against their contracts and closely monitor Operations Risk Management (O&M contract; BESS service agreement, grid connection agreement, planning consent, environmental permits, asset management agreement).Manage operations budgets and revenue reporting to feed into project budgets.Provide reporting on all financial performance and revenue performance aspects that are closely linked to the technical performance of the project.Prepare reporting for the company board, project lenders and other stakeholders.Lead ongoing progress meetings and internal meetings.Provide briefings and project updates on a regular basis to relevant stakeholders. Requirements Extensive asset management experience across renewable and/or non-renewable assets.A level of technical knowledge across generation assets, ideally BESS.A strong understanding of best-in-class asset management processes, platforms, and reporting.Experience in managing senior stakeholders and reporting.Well-developed commercial and contract management business acumen.An understanding of the UK electricity markets and grid operations. Operational Targets – 3 – 6 – 12 months3 MonthsFamiliar with internal compliance management and performance management systemsFamiliar with key contracts, standard trading protocols and site operationsAttending construction meetings for upcoming projects and preparing for handover to operationsParticipating in regular progress meetingsContributing to regular reporting, attendance at board meetings6 MonthsActive monitoring of site performance and trading revenues.Managing handover of construction projects into operations phase.Management of key contractors, leading regular progress meetings.Managing operational budgets and regular reporting, contributing at board meetings12 Months:Actively pursuing optimisation opportunities to maximise revenue in conjunction with Technical and Commercial teams.Involved with contract review, procurement and negotiation for future projectsForecasting operational budgets and involved with contract review and negotiationResponsible for delivery of regular reporting and delivering board updates.

Onshore Wind

Senior Development Manager

Scotland

Our client is looking for a Senior Development Manager to join their team. Our client has constructed 14 onshore wind projects in the UK and achieved an industry-leading planning consent success rate. They have a pipeline of over 3GW of high-quality onshore wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects at various stages of development, and their ambition is to continue to grow this pipeline. Responsibilities Lead on the delivery of projects through the consenting phase, resulting in well-designed sites being consented and delivered. Oversee and instruct the preparation of preliminary and detailed multidisciplinary technical studies during the prospecting, site assessment, EIA, consenting, and design phases of all renewable developments. Assist the Head of Development in leading the team to deliver business and project goals to deadlines. Support project teams to deliver the full development process and discharge their responsibilities, including being a trusted advisor and advocate for the Project Managers and project teams. Ensure projects are delivered on time, budget, and to a high quality. Ensure formal procedures are adhered to, including project registers, risk registers, programmes, etc. Support the delivery of excellent stakeholder engagement, including arranging and attending site visits and meetings with communities, contractors, consultees and other stakeholders, as necessary. Ensure contractors and subcontractors are performing to the standard expected by the business. Remove blockers to the effective delivery of the projects and manage associated risks. Support teammates’ personal and professional aspirations by contributing to a positive working environment. Encourage effective communication of information between departments and be a consistent point of contact between senior management and project teams. Provide and maintain a consistent approach to delivering projects. Requirements Strong knowledge and understanding of planning policies and environmental impact regulations. Hands-on experience of the production and submission of planning applications and the consenting process, with a focus on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major projects, including Section 36 applications. Skilled in managing external contracts and multiple stakeholders and overseeing framework contracts. Experience with project management tools like MS Project and the wider MS online package. A relevant degree or equivalent experience in delivering renewable energy sector projects. Progressing towards or holding a professional qualification (e.g., MRTPI, MIEMA) is advantageous.

Storage

Director of Energy Markets & Origination

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Our client is seeking a Director of Energy Markets and Origination for their global battery storage business. In this pivotal role, you will be accountable to CTO for leading the TMT view on energy markets, origination and negotiation of revenue opportunities, battery technology selection and trading in region and support relevant team members in these activities. Successful candidate would be able to own the 5-to-10-year view of how the company layers no derivatives to their assets / portfolio to achieve a desired level of contracting shape. In this role you will need to set the strategy and risk framework then execute on that. This role offers flexibility and ideally in Melbourne or Sydney and will be reporting to the Chief Technology Officer. Key Responsibilities Accountability for origination, negotiation and management of commercial revenue offtakes and swap/derivative contracts as well as government and network service contracts Driving and or providing expertise on the assessment of trading outcomes and asset performance to continually improve and adjust trading strategies and protocols to maximise asset and portfolio objectives Accountable in region for providing guidance on, and ensuring best in market positions on trading service contracts, LTSA, supply agreements, warranties and guarantees etc Working with the business to define the risk framework / appetite for trading products Accountable for defining hedging strategy, both at asset level and portfolio level Developing and managing regional BESS OEM relationships and providing technology expertise and input in region alongside other key technology leaders. Provide strategic input and guidance on new market entry Present to Investment Committee on relevant aspects of key projects. Support presentation to Board as required by the Executive Management Team Represent the business on asset-specific Risk and Trading Committees to drive best-for asset outcomes and learnings Contribute to regional Technology, Market and Trading (TMT), resourcing, priorities, and business strategy Guidance, input and prioritisation of analytics and quantitative capabilities, tools and activities Management, mentoring, training, and upskilling of technical, commercial, and analytical team Regular travel for in person meetings and working with the Global TMT team. Regular travel for opportunities and to meet partners / stakeholders Reporting Prepare reporting for the company board, asset-specific boards, project lenders, and other stakeholders. Reporting on portfolio position / trading book with respect to portfolio hedging strategy Lead ongoing progress meetings and internal meetings. Provide opportunity briefings and project updates on a regular basis to relevant stakeholders. Competencies of the role Experience with energy asset investment, revenue contracting and trading across renewable and/or non-renewable assets. Experience in originating and negotiating commercial agreements and revenue contracts for energy assets, preferably BESS. A level of technical knowledge across generation assets, ideally BESS. Experience in managing a team, senior stakeholders, and reporting. Well-developed commercial and contract management business acumen. Strong understanding of the Australian energy market Competencies required of all our people. Organisational: Entrepreneurial thinking and acting - problem solving capability - innovation capability. Social:Highly motivated with a versatile personality - excellent interpersonal skills - client orientation - communicative & collaborative - enthusiasm to share knowledge. Implementation: Self-managing - result and solution orientated - quality awareness - Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmentally focused. Culture:Helps to build a foundation of trust – creates stability – instils kindness – provides structure – is and fosters accountability – cultivates a spirit of reliability – fosters respect.

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