O&M Technical Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an O&M Technical Manager for a fast-growing renewable energy provider in the UK. The role involves leading O&M programs and managing client communications. Candidates should have experience in Solar PV, strong organizational skills, and a technical background. This position offers a salary between 50,000-65,000, hybrid working, and the opportunity for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus linked to company performance

Hybrid working: 4 days in office or on client sites + WFH Fridays

Direct access to the founding team

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial Solar PV or related energy systems.
• Knowledge of O&M, performance monitoring and fault resolution.
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of O&M programme, EV charging installations, and energy management services.
• Manage and schedule planned maintenance and reactive callouts.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers for high-quality delivery.
• Manage client communication, service updates, performance reporting.
• Prepare and issue O&M proposals, scopes and quotations.

Skills

Experience in commercial Solar PV or related energy systems

Knowledge of O&M, performance monitoring and fault resolution

Strong organisational, scheduling and coordination skills

Proven experience engaging confidently with clients and contractors

Commercial understanding (pricing, quoting, margins & BD support)

Electrical/technical background (hands‑on or supervisory)

Experience with Solis, SolarEdge or Fronius monitoring platforms

Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Asana)

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with Sunne Energy, a fast‑growing, high‑quality renewable energy provider with a commitment to long‑term client care and technical excellence, to recruit an O&M Technical Manager who will manage their existing portfolio and drive growth across Solar O&M, EV and Energy Management services.

This is a high‑impact position offering a salary of 50,000-65,000, hybrid working, annual bonus and long‑term progression in one of the UK’s most exciting clean energy scale‑ups.

If you’re an O&M Technical Manager looking to join an organisation that puts integrity, quality and people at the heart of everything it does, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the O&M Technical Manager role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:

• Lead delivery of Sunne’s O&M programme, EV charging installations and energy management services
• Manage and schedule planned maintenance and reactive callouts
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time delivery
• Manage client communication, service updates, performance reporting and issue resolution
• Prepare and issue O&M proposals, scopes and quotations
• Maintain accurate documentation including service logs, warranties and reports
• Support the wider team with technical queries and operational planning
• Help spot opportunities for upgrades, performance improvements and new service agreements

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in commercial Solar PV or related energy systems
• Knowledge of O&M, performance monitoring and fault resolution
• Strong organisational, scheduling and coordination skills
• Proven experience engaging confidently with clients and contractors
• Commercial understanding (pricing, quoting, margins & BD support)
• Electrical/technical background (hands‑on or supervisory)
• Experience with Solis, SolarEdge or Fronius monitoring platforms
• Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Asana)

Personal skills

The O&M Technical Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and able to take ownership without waiting for instruction
• Confident, client‑focused and excellent at building relationships
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
• Detail‑driven, quality‑focused and committed to long‑term customer care
• Comfortable working within a dynamic, fast‑growth environment

Salary and benefits of the O&M Technical Manager role

• 50,000-65,000 base salary
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the Chiswick office or on client sites + WFH Fridays
• Ownership of a rapidly growing O&M, EV and energy management portfolio
• Direct access to the founding team and real influence on strategy
• Long‑term progression in one of the first 5–10 hires of a scaling energy business

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.