Lead Asset Manager

Astute People; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Flexible working

Performance bonus

Job summary

Astute is seeking a Lead Asset Manager based in Milton Keynes to drive the operational, commercial and contractual performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the UK. You will act as the primary client contact, optimise asset performance and manage O&M contracts alongside a small team.

The role offers a salary up to £52,000 DOE with private medical insurance, pension, life assurance, flexible working and a discretionary performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical operations of utility-scale solar assets.
• Strong understanding of solar technology, asset performance and SCADA systems.
• Proven experience managing O&M contracts and contractual obligations.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational, commercial, contractual and financial performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the UK.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Manage and optimise asset performance, monitoring KPIs, identifying trends and risks, and implementing corrective actions to maximise asset value and minimise downtime.
• Oversee O&M contracts, service agreements, contract compliance, renewals and commercial risk management.
• Support budgeting and cost control, while identifying revenue-generating opportunities that enhance portfolio profitability and client outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Asset Managers, fostering accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Leadership / mentoring

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an established renewable energy business operating across the UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Asset Manager based in Milton Keynes, with some UK travel required. The Lead Asset Manager role offers a salary up to 52k depending on experience, along with private healthcare, life assurance, pension, flexible working, and a discretionary performance bonus. If you have experience managing the technical, commercial and contractual performance of utility-scale renewable energy assets and are looking to take on a leadership position within a growing operational environment.

Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Asset Manager role

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager you will:

• Lead the operational, commercial, contractual and financial performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the UK.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Manage and optimise asset performance, monitoring KPIs, identifying trends and risks, and implementing corrective actions to maximise asset value and minimise downtime.
• Oversee O&M contracts, service agreements, contract compliance, renewals and commercial risk management.
• Support budgeting and cost control, while identifying revenue-generating opportunities that enhance portfolio profitability and client outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Asset Managers, fostering accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience managing the technical operations of utility-scale solar assets or similar renewable energy technologies.
• Strong understanding of solar technology, asset performance and SCADA systems.
• Proven experience managing O&M contracts and contractual obligations.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing a team.

Personal skills

The Lead Asset Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A confident and experienced people leader.
• Commercially aware with a strong client-focused approach.
• Analytical and solutions focused.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships at all levels.

Salary and benefits of the Lead Asset Manager role

• Salary up to 52,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Performance bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, safety-led working culture with development opportunities

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.