Lead Asset Manager

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an established renewable energy business operating across the UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Asset Manager based in Milton Keynes, with some UK travel required. The Lead Asset Manager role offers a salary up to £52k depending on experience, along with private healthcare, life assurance, pension, flexible working, and a discretionary performance bonus. If you have experience managing the technical, commercial and contractual performance of utility-scale renewable energy assets and are looking to take on a leadership position within a growing operational environment, please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Asset Manager role Reporting To The Senior Operations Manager You Will

• Lead the operational, commercial, contractual and financial performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets across the UK.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Manage and optimise asset performance, monitoring KPIs, identifying trends and risks, and implementing corrective actions to maximise asset value and minimise downtime.
• Oversee O&M contracts, service agreements, contract compliance, renewals and commercial risk management.
• Support budgeting and cost control, while identifying revenue-generating opportunities that enhance portfolio profitability and client outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Asset Managers, fostering accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence. Professional Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
• Proven experience managing the technical operations of utility-scale solar assets or similar renewable energy technologies.
• Strong understanding of solar technology, asset performance and SCADA systems.
• Proven experience managing O&M contracts and contractual obligations.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing a team. Personal skills The Lead Asset Manager role would suit someone who is:
• A confident and experienced people leader.
• Commercially aware with a strong client-focused approach.
• Analytical and solutions focused.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships at all levels. Salary and benefits of the Lead Asset Manager role
• Salary up to £52,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Performance bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, safety-led working culture with development opportunities