Technical Solar Asset Manager (Operations) in London

Solar Equitix Management Services (EMS) has been delivering management services across the investment infrastructure sector since 2014. With experience spanning education, healthcare, social housing, utilities and government infrastructure, EMS has also established a growing presence in the renewable energy sector, supporting solar, offshore and onshore wind, offshore transmission (OFTO), and waste-to-energy assets. Today, EMS manages more than £4bn of infrastructure assets across 135 contracts, supported by a multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals. As our renewables portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a Solar Technical Operations Manager to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing sector, with excellent prospects for professional development and career progression.

Principal Responsibilities:

• The Technical Solar Operations Manager will support the day-to-day management of assets within our portfolio along and provide technical support and performance analysis.
• The role location is flexible as EMS have offices throughout the UK, however the preferred location for this role is Glasgow.
• Primary responsibilities include managing the portfolio of solar projects, data-driven performance analysis, and technical investigations.
• The successful candidate will report to the Solar Subsector Lead but will be expected to manage their own workloads.
• Opportunities to be involved in business development activities, system design & development, and strategic corporate discussions.

As the Technical Operations Manager, you'll play a crucial role in the following:

• Managing service providers and ensuring performance meets contractual requirements.
• Reviewing maintenance activities undertaken by service providers to ensure industry best practice is followed.
• Managing Health, Safety and Environmental obligations including awareness of SSOW, RAMS and CPPs and an understanding of CDM obligations.
• Data analysis including site performance monitoring and calculations, component downtime losses, and performance improvement suggestions.
• Supporting the Subsector Lead to ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and project documentation.
• Promoting effective communication with all stakeholders and maintaining project records.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for the day-to-day asset management of multiple commercial scale solar sites and report directly to the Clients.
• Preparation and submission of reports including KPIs, monthly reports, and Board reports to the Client and other stakeholders.
• Analysis of performance data including SCADA and service provider reports.
• Liaising with O&M contractors to ensure timely communications under sub-contracts.
• Management of component warranty claims, insurance claims, and performance warranty calculations.
• Ensuring that all assets under management adhere to statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
• Coordinating day-to-day management of operational solar assets.
• Maintaining project specific management tools and carrying out regular reporting using in-house data management systems.
• Developing and implementing project specific plans and managing follow-up actions.
• Developing strong relationships with contractors and community relations in the project's locality.
• Challenging proposals from contractors and service providers.
• Reviewing service provider KPIs alongside budgets.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of in-house data management systems and operational processes.
• Advising on performance and contractual matters.
• Acting as the interface between O&M Service Provider/s and Senior Management.
• Identifying optimization opportunities and managing repowering projects.

Candidate Experience & Attributes:

• Technical solar site experience or knowledge related to specific components (e.g. inverters, modules, transformers).
• Proficient data analysis skills.
• Contract Management experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Tenacious self-starter, professional and organised.
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively.
• IT literate (familiar with Microsoft Office & SharePoint).
• Strong understanding of data management processes.
• Experience or strong interest in the renewable energy industry, particularly related to solar.
• Experience in repowering projects, Health & Safety process management, Battery Storage technology, SCADA systems, High Voltage Electrical systems, and PowerBi would be an advantage.

Additional Ad Hoc Duties:

• Carry out such additional duties as may be required by EMS from time to time.

Benefits & role info:

• Private medical healthcare with Vitality.
• Scottish Widows Pension.
• UNUM Death in Service Cover.
• UNUM Help at Hand.
• UNUM Group Income Protection Cover.
• Corporate Eyecare with Specsavers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Electric car scheme with Octopus (after probation).
• 26 days of annual leave.