Renewable Energy Asset Manager, UK

European Energy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Health plan

Collaborative culture

Global company trips

Supportive environment

Job summary

European Energy UK seeks a Renewable Energy Asset Manager to oversee the daily operation of our UK portfolios of solar and wind assets. You will perform performance analysis, generate reporting, and collaborate with O&M, EPC, and development teams to optimize asset value.

The role requires 2+ years in renewables, familiarity with UK safety standards, contract management experience, and strong data analysis skills. Office-based in Glasgow with a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or similar.
• 2+ years’ work experience in renewable energy with PV plant operations knowledge.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety regs (CDM, IOSH, NEBOSH).
• Experience with OFGEM and BEIS platforms.
• Experience reviewing contracts and contract management.
• Strong MS Office 365 and data analysis skills.
• Professional level English speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of UK renewable assets (PV and wind).
• Perform performance analysis and regular reporting.
• Collaborate with O&M, EPC, and Commercial Asset Management to optimize operations.
• Manage OPEX budget and drive data-driven KPI improvements.
• Coordinate with service providers and stakeholders for safe, compliant operations.
• Build strong relationships with customers, regulators, lenders, and local communities.

Skills

Renewable energy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Microsoft Office 365 & data analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy or related engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Are you looking for a purposeful career where you can make a difference and be part of driving the green transition forward in the UK? Would it motivate you to work directly with renewable energy assets, ensuring that they operate to the best of their ability, and creating long-lasting value? Then come and join us!

European Energy is a growing company within renewable energy. We are Danish privately owned and founded in 2004 with Headquarter in Copenhagen. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar- (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Additionally, we explore new technologies, including battery storage, and biogas/carbon capture. As part of this, we are very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do_:_ In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

The global Asset Management team consists of 92 colleagues in total, based in Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, the UK, and Brazil. We are responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of power-producing assets, offering asset management services for internal and external assets, and providing power sales services.

The European Energy UK team consists of 20+ colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. As a team, we value collaboration and a sense of shared and individual responsibilities. We have a flat hierarchy with an open and honest dialogue, and when you receive a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your New Role

As a Renewable Energy Asset Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operation of our own and third-party portfolios of renewable energy assets in the UK. Your focus will be on managing day-to-day technical activities, performance analysis, and reporting on our solar and wind parks in the UK.

We work closely with our in-house Commercial Asset Management team, O&M, EPC, Project Development, and Innovation to achieve our main goal of optimizing operational assets with a special focus on performance optimization and cost minimalization.

Your Responsibilities

• QSHE – you lead a strong culture of safety; prioritize health, safety, quality, and environment; ensure our QSHE values flow through all aspects of project identification and development; adopt a mindset of continuous improvement and transparent reporting on all aspects of QSHE both internally and with project partners and stakeholders.
• You ensure that the assets comply with legal, mechanical, electrical, safety, and environmental regulations, both contractually and locally.
• You are responsible for general contract management, including risk management, compliance, and reporting.
• You supervise and focus on optimizing the technical operation of wind and solar PV projects, including full responsibility for OPEX budget and technical performance through data analysis and KPI management.
• You coordinate with O&M and service providers of assets to manage the operation and maintenance of the sites, requiring technical reporting, O&M contract negotiations, and QHSE management of works.
• You build and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, managing the relationships with and between customers, insurance companies, authorities, EPC, O&M, lenders, banks, investors, landowners, and local communities.

Prerequisites to progress in the job

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• You have 2+ years of work experience in the renewable energy sector with a solid technical background, including an understanding of the technical operation of PV plants.
• You know UK health and safety regulations, including CDM, IOSH, Nebosh, or similar.
• You have experience with OFGEM and BEIS platforms.
• You have experience with reviewing contracts and contract management.
• You have solid Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis skills.
• You write and speak English at a professional level.

As a person, you are proactive anda good communicator. You possess a natural urge to optimize operating projects. You know the details stated in our contracts and you are good at keeping an overview of your assets. You have an eye to see if issues may arise and effectively act on them based on your technical and data-driven approach. Finally, you find it natural to coordinate with your team and involve relevant stakeholders to ensure optimal production of PV farms.

With us you get

• A competitive package and benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a cash-back health plan for you and your family.
• A collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where you can grow, develop, and contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group.
• We have an entrepreneurial and agile approach to our work, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.
• We have a shared vision for the green transition, and what we do as a company, we do together.
• We offer social events, network opportunities, and annual company trips for all colleagues globally, where we connect and promote an engaged and vibrant workplace together.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today

We are now more than 970 employees with 51 nationalities represented in 21 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be a leading partner in the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and a culture that encourages initiative and innovation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will work with colleagues from around the world and become part of a collaborative international network

We lead with purpose.

At European Energy, our leadership culture is built on six guiding principles that shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and grow together. These principles help us act responsibly and empower each other to succeed.

Contact person

For more information about the position, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner Camilla Astrup, [e-mail]