Power Operations Manager

SmartestEnergy Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartestEnergy Limited is seeking a Power Operations Manager to support growth and ensure robust, scalable operations across UK and Europe. You will own processes underpinning market participation, ensure data integrity and timely resolutions in settlements, and drive improvements across batteries, renewables, interconnectors, and flexibility products.

The role requires experience in energy trading operations, BMU exposure, and settlement familiarity, with a focus on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience in energy trading operations and understanding of the full trade lifecycle.
• Exposure to Balancing Mechanism units (BMUs), asset operations, or related market processes.
• Experience in trade support, reconciliation, or operational process management.
• Experience working across a range of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. NESO, Elexon).
• Familiarity with settlement processes and reconciliation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Owns and scales the operational processes underpinning market participation across assets.
• Ensures accurate data flows and effective Balancing Mechanism operations.
• Manages onboarding, BMU lifecycle, nominations, settlement, and billing processes.
• Drives continuous improvement, strengthens controls, and standardizes processes for growth.

Skills

Energy trading ops

BMU exposure

Trade support

Stakeholder management

Settlement familiarity

Job description

Yearly salary 75,000.00 GBP - 85,000.00 GBP

The Power Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting the growth and operational delivery of SmartestEnergy’s expanding portfolio of power assets and market activities across the UK and Europe. Taking ownership of the operational processes underpinning market participation, the role will establish and maintain a robust, scalable and controlled operating model across asset onboarding, BMU lifecycle management, nominations, settlement, billing and operational readiness for batteries, renewables, interconnectors and flexibility products.

Working closely with internal teams, asset owners and key industry stakeholders, including NESO and Elexon, the role will ensure accurate data flows, effective Balancing Mechanism operations and the timely resolution of operational and settlement discrepancies. It will also drive continuous improvement, strengthen operational controls and standardise processes to support business growth and the successful integration of new assets and market opportunities.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Experience in energy trading operations and understanding of the full trade lifecycle;
• Exposure to Balancing Mechanism units (BMUs), asset operations, or related market processes;
• Experience in trade support, reconciliation, or operational process management;
• Experience working across a range of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. NESO, Elexon);
• Familiarity with settlement processes and reconciliation frameworks.

What sets us apart?

Global Impact:

With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.