Senior Asset Manager - Solar

Astute People; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider is seeking a Senior Asset Manager for its UK operations. This role involves overseeing asset performance and coordinating with O&M providers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of asset management experience and a relevant degree. The position offers a salary between £70,000 and £75,000, flexible working, and a clear path for career progression.

Benefits

Clear path for career progression

Flexible working

Opportunity to join a fast-growing company

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in asset management within the renewable energy sector.
• Knowledge of EPC, O&M, PPA, and lease agreements.
• Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset performance, ensuring safety and financial returns.
• Coordinate with O&M providers to drive performance improvements.
• Produce clear performance reports for senior management.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Strong analytical skills

Confident communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with Zestec Renewable Energy, a leading renewable energy provider committed to sustainability, professional development, and making clean, green electricity more accessible, to recruit an Senior Asset Manager for its UK operations.

This strategically important Senior Asset Manager role comes with a salary of 70,000- 75,000 (based on experience), flexible working, and the opportunity to work in a fast growing, organisation.

If you're an Senior Asset Manager looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, innovation, and people at the forefront of everything it does and your able to commute to Bournemouth or London for business need, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Asset Manager role

Reporting to the Head of Assets, you will:

• Oversee asset performance, ensuring safety, generation targets, risk control, and financial returns
• Coordinate with O&M providers to maintain assets and drive performance improvements
• Manage O&M, PPA, and lease agreements across the portfolio
• Ensure smooth transition of new assets from project delivery, including walkdowns and punch-list resolution
• Handle EPC warranty claims and availability/performance guarantees during the defects liability period
• Prepare and track budgets, working with finance teams to meet portfolio financial goals.
• Produce clear performance reports for senior management and stakeholders

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in asset management within the renewable energy sector (rooftop solar experience advantageous)
• Knowledge of EPC, O&M, PPA, and lease agreements, with proven experience managing such contracts
• Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and technologies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to make data-driven decisions

Personal Skills

The Senior Asset Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Self-motivated, organised, and able to thrive in a dynamic and growing business
• A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate and build strong working relationships
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across internal and external teams
• Strategic in their thinking, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Eligible to work in the UK

Salary and benefits of the Senior Asset Manager role

• 70,000- 75,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to join a fast growing company backed by the Octopus Energy
• Clear path for career progression and personal growth

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.