Asset Manager

Lightsource BP Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Lightsource bp is seeking an Asset Manager in Madrid to manage and optimise the operational and financial performance of solar assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure assets meet goals, stay compliant, and maximise value across the asset lifecycle.

You will work with EPC and O&M partners, support budgeting and forecasting, and help prepare reports for stakeholders. A strong background in renewable energy asset management is essential.

Formación

• Strong understanding of UK and European renewable energy asset management.
• Familiarity with budgeting, data analytics, and project management.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in operational environments.

Responsabilidades

• Manage solar sites across the UK, maximise total return through performance analysis.
• Maintain relationships with EPC and O&M contractors for safe, efficient asset operation.
• Assist with financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Support transition from project to operations and manage documentation.
• Assist Energy Sales with FIT/ROC and regulatory compliance audits.
• Assist Portfolio Manager in reporting to stakeholders on commercial, financial, and technical performance.

Conocimientos

Asset management

Data analytics

Budgeting

Project management

Health & safety

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Asset Manager

Department: Asset Management

Reporting to: Portfolio Manager

Location: Madrid

We are Lightsource bp - and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values:Safety,Integrity,Respect,Sustainability, andDrive.

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

As an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for managing and optimising the operational and financial performance of our solar energy assets. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure that assets meet strategic goals, maintain compliance, and maximise value over the asset lifecycle.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage solar sites across the UK, maximising total return through performance analysis and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with EPC and O&M contractors to ensure safe and efficient asset operation.
• Build strong team relationships and maintain effective communication with client-owners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse asset performance to identify improvement opportunities and manage risks.
• Review and manage all SPV contracts, ensuring compliance with obligations including insurance and HSE.
• Develop and maintain compliance calendars to monitor contractual and operational compliance across all contracts and activities.
• Support financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Facilitate transition from project to operational management and manage documentation.
• Assist Energy Sales team with FIT/ROC, market electricity revenue collection and regulatory compliance audits.
• Assist Portfolio Manager in preparation of reports to stakeholders on commercial, financial, and technical performance.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge/Experience

• Strong understanding of UK and European renewable energy asset management, including technical, financial, and contractual aspects.
• Familiarity with project management principles, budgeting, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in operational environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or related field.
• Professional certifications in asset management or project management are a bonus.

Education and Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing renewable energy or infrastructure assets.
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple stakeholders.

What challenges can you expect in this role?

• Balancing technical optimisation with financial performance targets.

• Sustaining strong collaborative relationships with contractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth, coordinated operations.
• Managing competing priorities and adapting quickly in a fast-evolving industry.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and listen actively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in times of change and uncertainty.
• Inclusive, respectful, and committed to continuous learning and growth.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you:

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible:

Our culture is driven by our core values - from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.

Be recognized:

• Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired:

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values:

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

Why you’ll want to stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change but confidently shape a brighter future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.