O&M Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Kent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Renewable Energy
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SKILLS

O&M Operations Solar PV ASHP EV Infrastructure Team Leadership Monitoring Platforms CRM Systems

FULL DESCRIPTION

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. SolarEdge, SolisCloud, myEnergi 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, ServiceM8 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

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