Construction Asset Manager

Octopus Energy Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the City of London seeks a Construction Asset Manager. In this role, you will oversee construction projects from development to operations, ensuring compliance with time, cost, quality, and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in renewable energy project management and a degree in engineering. Join the team and help drive sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management within renewable energy.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of construction projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage the construction risk register and identify risks.
• Support negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts.

Skills

Construction project management

Knowledge of EPC delivery

HSE regulations knowledge

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Degree or professional qualification in engineering

Job description

At Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), we’re passionate about powering a sustainable future. As pioneers in the renewable energy space, we don’t just invest in utility‑scale projects; we invest in people, communities, and a greener tomorrow.

Since stepping into the renewables arena in 2010, we’ve made waves – becoming a top investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe and the largest backer of solar power in Europe. Today, we proudly manage over £7bn in renewable energy assets worldwide.

Our portfolio includes over three hundred major energy‑generating companies, from wind farms to solar power plants, with exciting new ventures in energy storage, e‑fuels and beyond. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and dedicated team, helping us drive the future of renewable energy forward.

As part of our Centre of Excellence (CoE) for technical, construction, contracts, HSE, and operational management, we are seeking an experienced Construction Asset Manager to drive best practice and ensure successful delivery of 1GW of projects from development through construction and into operations.

Purpose of the role

The Construction Asset Manager will act as OEGEN’s representative and client agent for construction projects, ensuring that time, cost, quality, HSE, and ESG standards are consistently achieved. This role covers multi‑technology projects (wind, solar, storage, and hybrids) and will work across the full lifecycle – from due diligence, contract negotiation, and construction oversight, through to handover and operational readiness. You will report to the Construction Director (CoE) and work closely with fund‑aligned commercial and financial teams, technical asset managers, and external partners (EPCs, OEMs, owner’s engineers, advisors, and regulators).

Whilst we maintain a degree of flexibility, this position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week in London.

What you’ll do

• Project ownership & oversight: Lead OEGEN’s oversight of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered against the investment case safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Manage the construction risk register, identifying and mitigating risks early and capitalising on opportunities.
• Oversee contract scope, EPC/OEM delivery, and major remedial works across multiple technologies.
• Case & risk management (CoE framework): Log, triage, and manage construction‑related cases in the CoE system, ensuring transparent reporting and escalation where required.
• Provide structured risk and opportunity reports to fund leads and boards.
• Technical and contractual leadership: Support negotiation and drafting of EPC and O&M contracts, ensuring technical appendices and scopes of work reflect best‑in‑market standards.
• Critique technical due diligence reports, yield assumptions, construction plans, challenging advisors and contractors where necessary.
• Stakeholder & fund engagement: Present progress, risks, and recommendations to boards, lenders, and fund heads bi‑weekly ops meetings, monthly briefings, quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with commercial and financial teams on transactions (financing, acquisitions, divestments), ensuring construction considerations are fully addressed.
• HSE & ESG: Champion OEGEN’s safety culture, focusing on contractor compliance with CDM and SHE policies, and embedding ESG principles in construction delivery.
• Review and enforce project‑specific HSE plans and conduct regular site visits.
• Handover & continuous improvement: Ensure smooth transition from construction into operations, including delivery of as‑built documentation, warranties, permits, and asset readiness packs.
• Capture and embed lessons learned into CoE frameworks, driving continual improvement.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience in construction project management within renewable energy (wind, solar, or storage) with multi‑technology exposure preferred.
• Degree or professional qualification in engineering (electrical, civil, or mechanical).
• Strong knowledge of EPC delivery, contractual frameworks, and project finance interfaces.
• Deep understanding of HSE regulations, CDM, ESG requirements, and risk management in construction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, Gantt charts, technical specifications, and complex contractual documentation.
• Strong commercial and numerical acumen, with experience managing budgets and financial risk reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear recommendations for fund leaders and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a “can do” attitude, with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and Europe to project sites.

Why join the CoE?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist centre of excellence, where you’ll shape the way construction asset management is delivered across technologies. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring consistency, transparency, and operational excellence in how OEGEN delivers and transitions assets, strengthening investor confidence and long‑term portfolio performance.

Why else you’ll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it’s something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don’t advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn’t apply to Octopus – what’s more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co‑owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK’s top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [e-mail] and we’d love to help!

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Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.