O&M Asset Manager - Solar PV
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Home Counties, MK13 8LW |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Climate17 Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56810144 |
Summary
Role
Climate17 are working closely with an international renewable energy company that is responsible for the operational management of Wind and Solar projects across Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States
They are actively looking for an O&M Asset Manager to take ownership for a portfolio of ground mount solar PV plants and ensuring that all O&M works are undertaken in accordance with the agreed contractual scope.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for clients, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards
- Manage all contracts and agreements associated with the sites, ensuring that all requirements and obligations are met
- Manage internal and external resources to plan works with production maximisation as the goal and to manage the work calendar of the O&M teams, review and enhance maintenance strategies. Act as primary planner for outsourced O&M activities.
- Perform detailed technical analysis to determine factors and trends that impact production and asset life, including the management of fault tickets, keeping to contractual obligations and response times, optimise project performance
- Monitor and measure contractor performance, ensuring all obligations are met, defining and measuring KPI’s to ensure value to the customer
- Ensure all historical data and documentation is complete and available to the customer. Regular and ad-hoc reporting
- Implement H&S best practices, including management of RAMS, raising Work Orders and arranging Site Inductions, and ensure that all activities are carried out under the approved UK HSE system, including CDM regulations
Requirements
- Preferably Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or other relevant discipline
- 1+ years previous experience with Asset Management of PV assets or similar technologies
- Understanding of PV technology, solar farm operations, SCADA and UK HSE legislation
- Proven track record with managing contracts; able to read, understand and enforce contracts effectively
- Good attention to detail, able to manipulate and assess data to see patterns and trends
- Customer orientated with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels, both written and verbally
- Naturally well prepared, logical thinker who is organised and able to deal with competing priorities, manage a diverse workload and meet targets and deadlines
- Highly proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages with excellent excel skills
- Due to the natural of the role there is a requirement for a valid UK Drivers licence to carry out site visits across the UK.
Location: Milton Keynes – hybrid working
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.
Climate17 are working closely with an international renewable energy company that is responsible for the operational management of Wind and Solar projects across Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States
They are actively looking for an O&M Asset Manager to take ownership for a portfolio of ground mount solar PV plants and ensuring that all O&M works are undertaken in accordance with the agreed contractual scope.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for clients, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards
- Manage all contracts and agreements associated with the sites, ensuring that all requirements and obligations are met
- Manage internal and external resources to plan works with production maximisation as the goal and to manage the work calendar of the O&M teams, review and enhance maintenance strategies. Act as primary planner for outsourced O&M activities.
- Perform detailed technical analysis to determine factors and trends that impact production and asset life, including the management of fault tickets, keeping to contractual obligations and response times, optimise project performance
- Monitor and measure contractor performance, ensuring all obligations are met, defining and measuring KPI’s to ensure value to the customer
- Ensure all historical data and documentation is complete and available to the customer. Regular and ad-hoc reporting
- Implement H&S best practices, including management of RAMS, raising Work Orders and arranging Site Inductions, and ensure that all activities are carried out under the approved UK HSE system, including CDM regulations
Requirements
- Preferably Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or other relevant discipline
- 1+ years previous experience with Asset Management of PV assets or similar technologies
- Understanding of PV technology, solar farm operations, SCADA and UK HSE legislation
- Proven track record with managing contracts; able to read, understand and enforce contracts effectively
- Good attention to detail, able to manipulate and assess data to see patterns and trends
- Customer orientated with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels, both written and verbally
- Naturally well prepared, logical thinker who is organised and able to deal with competing priorities, manage a diverse workload and meet targets and deadlines
- Highly proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages with excellent excel skills
- Due to the natural of the role there is a requirement for a valid UK Drivers licence to carry out site visits across the UK.
Location: Milton Keynes – hybrid working
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.