O&M Manager - Energy Storage & Solar PV

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in renewable energy assets is seeking an O&M Manager in Ipswich. This role involves ensuring compliance for Solar PV and BESS contracts while maximizing asset efficiency and production. The ideal candidate will manage teams and collaborate with external stakeholders, requiring a strong background in electrical maintenance and safety precautions.

Qualifications

• Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines is required.
• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Experience in electrical or multi-skilled maintenance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M services to meet contractual requirements, including reactive callouts and training.
• Manage a team of engineers and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Draft and review RAMS, permits, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

IT skills

Electrical maintenance

Team management

Education

Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines

C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent

ECS Gold Card

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

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O&M Manager - Energy Storage & Solar PV, Ipswich

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Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Role

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

They are 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 staff have the correct tools and equipment.
• Measure maintenance performance and implement improvements.
• Develop maintenance plans and schedules.
• Manage work safety, report on completed tasks, and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Draft and review RAMS, permits, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage a team of engineers daily, ensuring safety adherence.
• Manage supplier relationships and equipment warranties.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as DNOs and asset owners.
• Respond to emergencies, outages, and changing conditions.
• Act as the main contact for the O&M service, providing updates and reports to clients.
• Handle P&L responsibilities for services and contracts.
• Ensure accurate client invoicing and supplier payments.
• Assist in onboarding new sites into maintenance systems.
• Utilize and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Requirements:

• Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines.
• ECS Gold Card (Essential).
• Experience in electrical or multi-skilled maintenance.
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, troubleshooting software).
• Qualification to work safely on site.
• 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 subjects, CMD, remote desktop, networking, MODBUS/TCP protocols (preferred).
• C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent (preferred).

About Us

Climate17 is an international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm dedicated to reducing environmental footprints and supporting decarbonization.

Inclusive Application Process

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. Support for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.