Role

Climate17 are supporting a leading European renewable energy company operating as an independent power producer who are focused on the development, ownership, and long-term operation of solar PV and energy storage assets across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

They are actively searching for a Technical Operations Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and high-performing operation across their portfolio of operational solar assets.

Responsibilities
 

• Act as the technical authority for solar PV operations across the portfolio
• Oversee HV and LV operations, including switching, isolation, and system control
• Drive optimal plant performance through proactive monitoring and maintenance strategies
• Support the development and continuous improvement of SCADA and asset management systems
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and corrective works in line with SLAs
• Manage subcontractors and service providers to ensure high-quality O&M delivery
• Oversee onboarding of new assets, including inspections, snagging, and remediation
• Implement predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies to minimise downtime and improve performance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical, regulatory, and safety standards
• Maintain and promote a strong Health & Safety culture across all sites
• Work with Authorising Engineers to ensure HV compliance and governance
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Provide regular reporting on asset performance, maintenance activities, and risks
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and analytics teams to optimise outcomes
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, particularly in HV competencies
• Support training and progression of Authorised Persons
• Promote operational best practices and continuous improvement

• Proven experience in solar PV operations and maintenance (utility-scale preferred)
• Strong background in HV operations (ideally up to 132kV)
• Experience managing contractors and/or engineering teams
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to improve asset performance and operational efficiency
• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• HV Authorised Person (SAP/AP) or equivalent certification
• Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g.
  
  C&G 2391 or equivalent) preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment
• Commercial awareness with understanding of O&M contracts