O&M Manager - BESS & Solar PV

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK asset management firm is seeking an O&M Manager to ensure compliance and optimize operations for Solar PV and BESS contracts. The role includes managing a team, overseeing maintenance performance, and ensuring safety standards are met, offering a competitive package for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems is preferred.
• C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M services and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage a team of engineers and oversee supplier relationships.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and develop plans.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Knowledge of HV/LV power electronics

Multi-skilled maintenance experience

Education

Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines

HV authorized person – AP15/OP40

Job description

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Climate17 is working alongside a well-established, UK-based asset management firm specializing in the entire project lifecycle, from origination to operations of renewable energy and power generation assets.

The company is seeking an O&M Manager to ensure contractual and statutory compliance for a portfolio of Solar PV and BESS O&M contracts. The O&M Manager will aim to maximize asset production, increase efficiency, and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M services to meet contractual requirements, including reactive callouts, team recruitment, training, and competency management.
• Ensure all staff have the necessary tools and equipment in collaboration with internal teams.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Develop maintenance plans and schedules.
• Manage work control, report on completed work, and ensure safety compliance.
• Write and review RAMS, permits, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage a team of engineers daily, ensuring safety adherence.
• Oversee supplier relationships and equipment warranties.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as DNOs and asset owners.
• Respond to emergencies, outages, and changing circumstances.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the company’s O&M service, providing updates to clients and contractual reports.
• Handle P&L responsibilities for managed services and contracts.
• Ensure correct client invoicing and supplier payments.
• Assist in onboarding new sites into maintenance systems.
• Utilize and maintain a Computerised Maintenance Management System.

Requirements

• Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines.
• ECS Gold Card - Essential.
• Previous electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, troubleshooting software).
• Qualification for safe site work.
• HV authorized person – AP15/OP40.
• Knowledge of HV/LV power electronics (inverters, converters, transformers).
• Experience with BESS - preferred.
• HVAC training and F-Gas qualification - preferred.
• Understanding of IT topics, CMD, remote desktop, networking, MODBUS/TCP protocols - preferred.
• C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent - preferred.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact and decarbonize the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe solving climate change requires inclusive participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. If you need additional support, equipment, or resources during the application or interview process, please let us know.