O&M Manager (Rooftop Solar)

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

Ready to take the reins and build something exciting in C&I rooftop solar, BESS and EV?

Are you an experienced O&M professional looking for more than just managing maintenance schedules? This is your chance to take ownership, build a function and make a real commercial impact within an ambitious, growing renewable energy business.

We're looking for a commercially minded Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead and develop an expanding portfolio of C&I rooftop solar, BESS and EV assets. (Must have C&I rooftop solar experience)

The Opportunity

This isn't your typical O&M role. You'll have the freedom to shape how the function operates, drive performance and play a key role in the wider growth of the business.

You'll be responsible for:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with someone who brings:

• Strong experience in O&M working on C&I rooftop solar PV.


• A solid understanding of asset performance, maintenance and technical operations.


• Experience managing contractors, service providers and client relationships.


• A commercial mindset with the confidence to identify and develop new business opportunities.


• The drive and ambition to take ownership of a function and help it grow.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Real ownership – Shape and develop an O&M function rather than simply inherit one.

Variety – A role combining technical operations, client relationships and commercial growth.

Career progression – Join an ambitious business where your contribution will make a genuine difference.

Growing sector – Be part of the UK's accelerating renewable energy transition.