Senior Asset Manager - Distributed Energy

Role

Climate
17 are once again partnered with a growing renewable energy business who are experts in delivering onsite renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Backed by a significant funder and led by a highly experienced management team, the company is scaling across multiple European markets with a strong pipeline of solar PV and battery storage projects. Owing to continued growth, they are actively searching for a Senior Asset Manager to oversee the performance, optimisation, and long-term value of solar assets, including both rooftop and ground-mounted commercial and industrial (behind-the-meter) systems throughout the UK.

• Monitor and optimise asset performance using advanced data analysis to maximise output and financial returns.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with third-party service providers to minimise downtime.
• Track and report on revenue, costs and returns.
• Ensure assets meet all local regulations, grid requirements and safety standards.
• Own and maintain asset risk registers, including technical, commercial, regulatory, and counter party risks.
• Lead root-cause analysis of material underperformance events and implement corrective action plans.
• Interface with insurers, lenders, and technical advisors on claims, audits, and DD reviews.
• Manage power purchase agreements and service contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and optimising commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, clients, partners and grid operators; address issues with professionalism and care.
• Support commissioning and handover of new assets, ensuring smooth integration into the operational portfolio.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and incorporate new technologies

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5 years in solar asset management, ideally in commercial & industrial (C&I) sector.
• Experience managing distributed energy assets is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis (Excel, monitoring platforms, Python, PVsyst etc).
• Strong understanding of PV system design, operation, and maintenance, with emphasis on behind-the-meter applications.
• Knowledge of UK energy markets, grid regulations and subsidies.
• Proven ability to manage relationships across residential, commercial and industrial clients.
• German language skills are a benefit.
• Willingness to travel across UK and Europe (up to 20%).

London - hybrid (x3 days office) travel as required.

Climate
17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Climate
17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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