O&M Manager

Position: O&M Manager (Permanent)
O&M Manager – Renewable Energy

Location:

Kent
Salary:
Up to £70,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits

An established and growing renewable energy organisation is seeking an experienced and motivated O&M Manager to lead its Operations & Maintenance division.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Solar PV systems and EV charging infrastructure, while developing internal capability and managing a nationwide network of service engineers.

The role offers the opportunity to build and scale a high-performing O&M function within a fast-growing and sustainability-focused environment.

The Role

The O&M Manager will take full ownership of operational performance across maintenance delivery, system monitoring, back-office functions and team development. This office-based position will be central to ensuring service excellence, compliance and long-term operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

* Oversee all planned servicing and reactive maintenance for ASHP and Solar PV systems

* Coordinate engineer scheduling, parts logistics and client communications

* Ensure works are delivered within SLA requirements and compliance standards

Monitoring & System Performance

* Manage Solar PV and ASHP monitoring platforms, ensuring consistent system uptime

* Identify underperformance, diagnose issues and coordinate corrective actions

* Produce monthly reports covering performance metrics and service KPIs

EV Charging & Back-Office Management

* Oversee EV charging back-office platforms, ensuring chargers remain live and monitored

* Manage user accounts, remote diagnostics and escalation processes

* Coordinate smooth transition from installation teams to long-term maintenance

Team Leadership & Development

* Build and manage an internal team of service coordinators and engineers

* Recruit and manage a network of approved subcontractors nationwide

* Implement training, quality assurance and performance standards

* Develop a scalable team structure aligned with business growth plans

Operational Management

* Develop and refine O&M workflows, service procedures and documentation

* Ensure compliance with MCS, NICEIC and internal quality & safety standards

* Improve scheduling efficiency, reporting accuracy and cross-department communication

* Support budgeting, forecasting and divisional performance reporting

About You

We are seeking a structured, commercially aware and technically competent O&M professional with proven experience in renewable energy or building services environments.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience managing O&M operations within Solar PV, ASHP or EV infrastructure

Strong understanding of planned and reactive maintenance workflows

Experience using monitoring platforms (e.g. Solar Edge, Solis Cloud, my Energi or similar)

Strong leadership experience managing internal teams and subcontractors

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Experience using CRM or job management systems (e.g. simPRO, Service

M8 or similar

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Ongoing training and development programmes

Company events and on-site parking

Opportunity to shape and grow a renewable energy O&M division

Career progression within a rapidly expanding industry