Technical Asset Manager

Technical Asset Manager

London, UK

Octopus Energy Generation ☀️ – Asset Management 

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. 

We’re on a mission to drive
the global renewable energy revolution

Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range
of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are
dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve

Since our entry into the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has achieved remarkable milestones,
becoming a leading investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe, the largest investor of solar
power in Europe, and recently venturing into offshore wind projects. Currently, we manage a global
portfolio of over £6 billion in renewable energy assets.

Our operational portfolio consists of more than three hundred large scale
energy-generating companies. We take pride in our wind farms, solar power plants, and upcoming
projects in energy storage and hydrogen. To support our ambitious growth plans and long-term
ownership of energy assets, we are expanding our team. 

About the role

We are looking for a Technical Asset Manager to join the team responsible for the management of Octopus Renewables’ solar energy portfolio. The role will be focused on the expansion of our commercial scale rooftop solar portfolio across Europe and operate within a team dedicated to expansion in this area. The portfolio compromises of over 200 solar farms across Europe plus a growing offshore portfolio, totalling over 1GW of capacity. The role represents a great opportunity for someone passionate about the enormous opportunity in solar rooftops.

The role will be responsible for ensuring quality and safety standards for construction of new build
assets, as well as supporting the oversight of our operational assets. The successful candidate will
be required to manage a range of outsourced partners and contractors to achieve these goals. They
will be responsible for the development and management of the associated policies, procedures and
controls. 

The role will be based in London, with flexibility and remote work options to accommodate your needs
and maintain work-life balance. 

We strongly encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe
that diverse experiences lead to increased innovation, collaboration, and success. Throughout our
selection process, we prioritise understanding your values and aspirations, ensuring a cultural fit
with our team.

What you’ll do

• Oversight of the solar rooftop construction program and activities on site
• Management of construction to Octopus quality standards for new build solar rooftop
  assets. Developing necessary processes and procedures to maintain consistency of build
  quality and cost.
• Ensuring relevant third parties operate to required levels through relevant governance
  and contractual frameworks
• Support ongoing management of operational rooftop solar assets, including performance
  review, issue resolution and risk management activities
• Help drive safety standards across the rooftop solar industry
• Support creation and delivery of technical strategy across commercial solar rooftops
• Maintain and enhance the risk monitoring framework so as to identify any issues early
  and resolve them in a timely fashion
• Work closely with investment teams to identify technical risks and opportunities with
  new deals, in the process preparing the asset management teams for asset on-boarding
• Work closely with wider commercial and technical teams to monitor and optimise
  performance throughout the life cycle of plants

What you’ll need

Why you’ll love it here

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.