O&M Manager

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 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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