Senior Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager - BESS in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Operations & Maintenance Manager to oversee operations and maintenance for battery energy storage sites. Candidates should have a background in utility-scale BESS or Solar PV, strong leadership skills, and must be willing to travel for on-call work. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to significant developments in the industry.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Experienced O&M Manager with a background in utility-scale BESS or Solar PV systems.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance activities on battery energy storage sites.
• Manage O&M activities including scheduling and call-out rotas.
• Mentor engineers and ensure adherence to H&S standards.
• Monitor and analyse site performance metrics.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Technical liaison

Performance monitoring

Education

Qualified in electrical or electro-mechanical discipline

Job description

Senior Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager – BESS

Remote with nationwide and international travel.

£70,000 – £100,000 + Private Health Care + Holidays + Pension.

Are you a seasoned O&M Manager with experience on utility‑scale renewable infrastructure, eager for an autonomous role where you can accelerate your leadership career and contribute to prestigious BESS developments across the UK and Europe?

On offer is the chance to join a dynamic organisation during an exciting period of growth, where you will take ownership of O&M across various projects and play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the business.

This forward‑thinking company specialises in the development, construction and management of grid‑scale battery energy storage projects nationwide. It has thrived in recent years as the BESS market grows, and is now looking to expand its passionate team of industry experts to continue on its upward trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance activities on battery energy storage sites across the country.
• Manage O&M activities on site, including scheduling and call‑out rotas.
• Mentor engineers, ensuring high quality of work and adherence to H&S standards.
• Monitor and analyse site performance metrics.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a technical liaison.
• Travel nationwide and internationally for on‑call work and stay‑aways.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced O&M Manager with a background in utility‑scale BESS or Solar PV systems.
• Qualified in an electrical or electro‑mechanical discipline.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.