O&M Lead: C&I Solar, BESS & EV Growth

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is partnering with a growing renewables business to recruit an Operations & Maintenance Manager with P&L and leadership chops. The role focuses on building and owning an O&M function across C&I rooftop solar, BESS and EV assets, with a strong emphasis on performance, client service and commercial growth.

You'll shape maintenance strategy, manage contractors, and work with senior leadership to drive growth in the UK renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading O&M for C&I rooftop solar PV installations.
• Understanding of asset performance and technical operations.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify opportunities.
• Strong ownership and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the O&M function across C&I rooftop solar, BESS and EV.
• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, contractors and technical performance.
• Managing rooftop solar PV and EV charging operations.
• Building strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for upgrades, additional services and recurring revenue.
• Developing maintenance contracts, proposals and commercial opportunities.
• Improving operational processes, efficiency and asset performance.
• Working closely with senior leadership to support business growth.

Skills

O&M experience on C&I rooftop solar PV

Asset performance understanding

Contractors/service providers mgmt

Client relationship mgmt

Commercial mindset

Ownership attitude

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is partnering with a growing renewables business to recruit an Operations & Maintenance Manager with P&L and leadership chops. The role focuses on building and owning an O&M function across C&I rooftop solar, BESS and EV assets, with a strong emphasis on performance, client service and commercial growth.

You'll shape maintenance strategy, manage contractors, and work with senior leadership to drive growth in the UK renewable energy sector.