Client Manager - Renewable Energy

Client Manager (Renewable Energy)

Client Manager, Renewable Energy Assets

London, UK & Remote - Flexible working arrangements to include both remote working and time in the office

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum salary + benefits

Immediate start

This employer requests no contact from agencies

Bright Renewables

At Bright, we pride ourselves on putting the communities first, focusing on the quality of the work we do and the impact it has on the communities we serve, whilst still building the business case for the community owned renewable energy projects in the UK:

• Building Community engagement
• Providing best-in class service
• Creating trust through transparency
• Maximising community benefits by keeping costs down
• Supporting the UK's growing renewable market

We have almost 80MW of generating capacity under management, specialising in both ground mount and rooftop mounted community-owned solar sites.

We offer an exciting and impactful role across all areas of renewable energy team. Our team is highly collaborative, in and outside the office, working closely together to create impactful, deliverable solutions. Team lunches, quarterly socials, and other events are just part of our work culture. We encourage a flexible working environment; learning and development opportunities for all employees is a critical element of the way we work.

The Role

As a Client Manager, you will have a close relationship with all your clients and specialise in their renewable energy assets. By coordinating with third-party contractors and lenders, you will also be ensuring the technical and financial health of the projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for your clients
• High level monitoring and analysis of your portfolio of renewable energy sites on behalf of clients
• Managing third-party contractors associated with the assets, including contract management, performance, and reporting
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors, and lenders on financial matters
• Providing support to Directors, and attending and presenting at client board meetings
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed

You may also have additional opportunities to visit clients and sites, attend and present at client Annual General Meetings, assist in the interpretation of financial performance and models, and to support business development initiatives and project financing transactions. You will also have the chance to provide input in Bright Renewables' responses to government consultations, to attend industry meetings and events and to liaise with a wide variety of organisations across the renewables and community energy sectors.

The successful applicant will be trained in all areas necessary to meet the varied demands of the role. By the end of this training, you will be confident acting independently as the first point of contact for your clients and as the day-to-day manager of renewable energy assets and the companies that own them.

Skills, experience and qualifications

The successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• High levels of organisation with excellent time management skills
• Numeracy and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to take the initiative in identifying and engaging with business needs
• Flexibility to work in a fast-moving environment, including the ability to deal with incidents or issues as they arise, often on short timescales
• A keen interest in the community energy market

This role is suitable for an individual looking to move into the renewable sector, ideal candidates may have the following experience and qualifications:

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience
• Client-facing experience in a professional work environment
• Knowledge or experience with renewables and community groups
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel

Our Process:

We'd love to hear from you! Please apply through this page with your CV and a covering letter.

In your covering letter, please let us know:

• What aspects of the role and our company appealed to you most?
• Why do you want to enter/work in the renewables industry with a specific reference to community energy?
• How would your previous employment make you a successful asset manager?
• How could your educational background aid you in this role?