Senior Solar Asset Manager & Portfolio Leader

Astute People; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Performance bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Lead Asset Manager for its Renewables team, based in Milton Keynes with some UK travel. The role offers up to £52k DOE plus benefits and a discretionary bonus.

You will manage the performance of utility-scale solar assets across the UK, lead a team, and act as the main client contact to maximise asset value. The successful applicant will drive commercial and technical performance, oversee O&M contracts, and foster strong stakeholder relationships within a growth-focused

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the technical operations of utility-scale solar assets or similar renewable energy technologies.
• Strong understanding of solar technology, asset performance and SCADA systems.
• Proven experience managing O&M contracts and contractual obligations.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational, commercial, contractual and financial performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the UK.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Manage and optimise asset performance, monitoring KPIs, identifying trends and risks, and implementing corrective actions to maximise asset value and minimise downtime.
• Oversee O&M contracts, service agreements, contract compliance, renewals and commercial risk management.
• Support budgeting and cost control, while identifying revenue-generating opportunities that enhance portfolio profitability and client outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Asset Managers, fostering accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Organisation

Proactive improvement

Job description

Astute is recruiting a Lead Asset Manager for its Renewables team, based in Milton Keynes with some UK travel. The role offers up to £52k DOE plus benefits and a discretionary bonus.

You will manage the performance of utility-scale solar assets across the UK, lead a team, and act as the main client contact to maximise asset value. The successful applicant will drive commercial and technical performance, oversee O&M contracts, and foster strong stakeholder relationships within a growth-focused