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Technical Asset Manager role for BESS and Solar
£45k - 57k per year
Renewable Energy
UK
Swindon, Gloucestershire, England
Permanent
Hybrid
Role: Technical Asset Manager
Location: Swindon, England (Onsite)
This is a pioneering clean energy business that’s transforming how the UK powers its transport network. The company designs, builds, owns, and operates some of the country’s most advanced hybrid solar farms and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With award-winning electric forecourts and a rapidly expanding high-power charging network across motorways and retail destinations, they’re enabling mass EV adoption through reliability, accessibility, and 100% renewable energy. Their vertically integrated model, from clean generation to charging, sets them apart as a key player driving the UK’s transition to net zero.
The Technical Asset Manager will play a key role in maximising the performance of solar and battery energy storage assets. This position involves overseeing technical operations, ensuring high-quality reporting, and maintaining robust systems for asset documentation and data management.
Main Responsibilities
- Optimise the performance and lifecycle of solar and energy storage assets through proactive and preventative maintenance strategies.
- Analyse large datasets from SCADA and related systems, transforming raw data into actionable insights to assess site health and performance.
- Ensure all asset documentation and reporting adhere to industry standards and internal governance requirements.
- Oversee key technical contracts (including EPC, O&M, and Asset Management agreements), ensuring compliance and performance across all operational areas.
- Deliver accurate and timely performance and compliance reports in line with contractual obligations.
- Support the continuous improvement and integration of SCADA systems, particularly during the onboarding of new assets.
- Produce consistent internal and external reports on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly bases.
- Act as a central point of contact for technical performance and reporting queries within the operations team.
- Monitor plant performance to ensure optimal operation and respond promptly to any identified issues.
- Coordinate maintenance activities, manage purchase orders, and raise supplier tickets when required.
- Liaise with aggregators, grid operators, and suppliers to resolve technical issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Manage warranty and insurance claims, including assisting with revenue loss calculations and related reporting.
- Adhere to all company policies and industry standards, including environmental, health and safety, and ethical compliance frameworks (ISO or equivalent).
Experience:
- Previous experience in a technical asset management or O&M role within the renewable energy sector.
- Proven ability to produce clear, accurate, and detailed client and stakeholder reports.
- Hands-on knowledge of battery energy storage system (BESS) operations, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to identify performance trends and develop improvement strategies.
- Proficient in SCADA systems (experience with GPM SCADA or equivalent highly desirable).
- Confident in interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Power BI.
- Experience working with inverter and equipment brands such as Sungrow, SMA, or GE is advantageous.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional qualification.
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