Asset Manager - Solar Farms

Climate17; Leeds; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Climate17 is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to oversee solar assets across the UK and Europe, ensuring safety, quality and environmental performance while enhancing returns.

You will manage SPV contracts, monitor performance, optimise maintenance strategies and prepare asset reports. The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years in solar asset management, and strong Excel/SQL skills. Hybrid working in Bristol with site visits and compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 3+ years in solar Asset Management or related roles.
• Advanced Excel skills; macros, Visual Basic, Python or SQL are pluses.
• Experience interpreting mechanical/electrical drawings and work instructions.

Responsabilités

• Oversee SPV contracts to ensure safety, environmental performance and compliance.
• Optimise project performance and monitor contractor SLAs.
• Review maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and ensure issue resolution.
• Identify KPIs and prepare regular asset management reports.
• Visit sites (max four per year per project) to assess status and conditions.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Macros

Python

SQL

Visual Basic

Data analysis

Formation

STEM degree

Outils

Remote monitoring systems (solar)

Description du poste

Role

Climate17 are working with a well‑known international Independent Power Producer that build, own and operate renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. They are actively searching for an experienced Asset Manager to oversee a number of solar assets/SPVs by ensuring best practices for safety, quality and environmental performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project.

Responsibilities

• Management of the contracts of the SPVs to ensure that all assets are in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental performance, local planning authority requirements, grid company connection conditions and power purchase agreements.
• Optimise project performance; monitor contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a view to ensuring all contracted SLA’s are met or bettered
• Review and enhance maintenance strategies and activities with a view to reducing down-time, review regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed,
• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset.
• Identify equipment faults, carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from O&M or the Monitoring Team.
• Prepare regular asset management reports on each asset.
• With support from O&M’s and monitoring team diagnose and remedy operational problems.
• Visit company sites to assess status and conditions of the wind farm; maximum of 4 per year per project.
• Manage the spare parts management, insurance and warranty claims, review site performance calculations, record and review of key deadlines under project contracts and schedule and coordinate PPM activities.
• Maintain data security under GDPR and any associated UK legislation.
• Comply with all required fire and HSEQ regulations.

Requirements

• Degree educated in STEM subject, or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills (understanding of macros, visual basic, Python or SQL would be advantageous)
• Experience in interpreting mechanical & electrical engineering drawings, work instructions, and design reviews.
• 3+ years solar Asset Management experience (Asset Management, O&M, Construction, Consultancy).
• Experience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment (preferably Solar)
• IOSH managing safely or other H&S qualifications (HV awareness, WTSR’s) - desirable.
• Wind/battery, O&M, Construction or consultancy experience – desirable.

Location

Bristol - x3 days - Hybrid working available

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.