Asset Manager

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30)

Help Drive the UK's Renewable Energy Future

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Asset Manager to join our growing Bristol-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of operational solar assets, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently and profitably while supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

Working closely with contractors, technical advisers, landowners, stakeholders and internal teams, you will play a key role in maximising asset performance, maintaining compliance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

The Role

As Asset Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and optimisation of a portfolio of solar farms. You will oversee operational performance, manage contractual obligations, monitor budgets and drive improvements that maximise energy generation and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Compliance & Governance

• Manage SPV contracts and asset activities, ensuring compliance with:
  • Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and requirements
  • Local Planning Authority conditions
  • Grid connection agreements and Power Purchase Agreements
  • Ofgem requirements, insurance obligations and land lease agreements
• Ensure all assets operate in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Asset Performance & Optimisation

• Identify and investigate underperformance, challenging contractors where necessary and driving corrective actions.
• Establish, monitor and report against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Review maintenance strategies and recommend improvements to increase availability and reduce downtime.
• Review contractor reports and ensure actions are completed effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, stakeholders and service providers.
• Oversee subcontractors and management contractors where applicable.

Asset Management Activities

• Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) providers and monitoring teams to diagnose faults and resolve issues.
• Conduct site visits to assess operational performance, compliance and safety standards.
• Maintain asset registers, event logs, operating plans and management systems.
• Develop spare parts strategies to minimise operational risk.
• Manage insurance and warranty claims.
• Carry out performance analysis and site performance calculations.
• Produce regular operational and performance reports.
• Monitor contract milestones and support tendering, renewals and contract management activities. Including DC/DA/MOP contracts, warranty extensions and O&M/OEM SLAs;
• Manage operational expenditure (OpEx) and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets and forecasts.
• Develop long-term site strategies and business plans.
• Lead site improvement projects and major works programmes.

Health, Safety & Data Protection

• Support a strong safety culture across all assets and contractors.
• Comply with all company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security in line with GDPR, company policies and service level agreements.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical and analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years' experience in solar farm asset management.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and operational asset management.
• Experience using remote monitoring systems for solar assets and plant performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational and performance data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to sites across the UK.

Desirable

• Experience within wind or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing contractors, service agreements and project delivery.

Location & Travel

This role is based in our Bristol city centre office, with a minimum of three office days per week (Tuesday to Thursday).

Regular travel to operational sites across the UK is required, with approximately four site visits per asset each year.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive, develop and make a meaningful impact. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
• Healthshield Cashback Plan covering dental, optical and wellbeing costs
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £1,500 annual training and development budget
• Complimentary office snacks and refreshments
• Regular Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) events
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Apply Now

If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to play a key role in maximising the performance of operational solar assets, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help power a more sustainable future.

At Bluefield, we aim to have a workforce that is representative of all sections of society, where everyone can be themselves and feel a true sense of belonging.

We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce, including women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.