British Solar Renewables

Account Manager

Join British Solar Renewables as an Account Manager in London or Shepton Mallet. Manage client relationships for solar and battery storage assets, ensuring top service and performance. Enjoy hybrid work, social events, private health insurance, and a supportive team focused on renewable energy.

British Solar Renewables

Company Overview

British Solar Renewables (BSR), privately held

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom

2010

Approximately 150 employees (source: leadiq.com).

What They Do

British Solar Renewables (BSR) specializes in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale solar parks, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and onshore wind projects. The company has established itself as a fully integrated independent power producer, delivering over 900MW of solar projects that power more than 200,000 households annually. BSR's technology focus includes hybrid projects that optimize land use and energy output, integrating solar, BESS, and wind technologies to enhance resilience and capacity factors (source: britishrenewables.com).

BSR's services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from site identification and design to construction and long-term operations. The company has developed significant partnerships, including power purchase agreements (PPAs) with major corporations like Shell and HSBC, which further solidifies its position in the renewable energy market. Additionally, BSR is exploring green hydrogen production, showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability (source: ukhea.co.uk).

Target markets for BSR include UK landowners, farmers, investors, and industrial off-takers across various sectors such as industry, transport, and heating. The company has also expanded its geographic presence internationally, with operational plants in the Northern Territory, Australia, indicating a strategic move towards global renewable energy solutions (source: britishrenewables.com).

Projects & Track Record

BSR has completed notable projects such as Shotwick Solar Park, Batchelor Solar Farms, and Preston Solar Park, contributing to a total operational capacity of over 900MW solar and 120MW storage across more than 60 solar parks. The company is currently managing a significant portfolio of ongoing projects, including a 609MW portfolio of 12 solar and co-located solar-BESS sites, which is financed by a £345 million debt facility secured in 2024. This portfolio is expected to generate approximately 600GWh annually, providing energy for around 160,000 homes and reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tonnes each year (source: britishrenewables.com).

BSR's strategic partnerships with key clients and stakeholders, including PPAs with Shell and HSBC, have been instrumental in its growth and project success. The company collaborates with module and inverter manufacturers, as well as landowners, to develop hybrid sites that maximize efficiency and output. This collaborative approach, combined with financial backing from ICG Infrastructure, positions BSR as one of the UK's largest integrated solar and storage developers, with over 700MWp built to date (source: ukhea.co.uk).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, BSR has achieved significant milestones, including securing financial close on a £345 million debt facility for its 609MW solar-BESS portfolio, marking one of the largest hybrid financings in the UK renewable sector. This financing validates BSR's scale and capability as a leading platform in the industry. Additionally, the acquisition of a majority stake by ICG Infrastructure in July 2022 has provided the company with growth capital, allowing it to expand its operations and project portfolio without disclosing specific terms (source: cbinsights.com).

Despite these advancements, there have been no reported mergers, additional funding rounds, or awards in recent sources beyond these key developments. BSR continues to focus on its core mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions while maintaining its commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship (source: bsrstretchford.co.uk).

Working There

BSR offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, ecology, project management, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance. The company emphasizes a full-lifecycle model for its solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid projects, supported by a team with decades of experience in the renewable energy sector. Hiring primarily occurs at its Shepton Mallet headquarters and various UK project sites, reflecting the company's commitment to local job creation and community involvement (source: britishrenewables.com).

BSR's company culture is characterized by a mission-driven approach, with a strong focus on collaboration with landowners and communities. The team is dedicated to long-term project stewardship and fostering relationships that benefit both the company and the regions in which it operates. While specific employee benefits packages are not publicly documented, the emphasis on local engagement and sustainable practices is evident in BSR's operations (source: bsrstretchford.co.uk).


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

Job Description

British Solar Renewables creates renewable energy systems for a net zero carbon future. British Solar Renewables develops, builds, and maintains utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built more than 700MWp BSR are a major contributor to the UK Renewable Energy Sector.

About this role

British Solar Renewables is looking for an O&M Account Manager to join our established Asset Operations team. You will be the primary point of contact for clients across solar and BESS portfolios, ensuring they receive a responsive and high-quality service while helping maximise the performance of the assets.

This role can be based in our Head Office in Shepton Mallet or our London office.

Why apply for this role?

  • Work for a recognised leader in renewable energy operations, with safety at the heart of what we do.
  • Manage meaningful client relationships across operational solar PV and battery energy storage portfolios.
  • Collaborate with technical, commercial and site-based teams to deliver practical solutions.
  • Use your commercial and relationship management skills to influence performance, service quality and client value.

What you'll be doing

  • Acting as the main point of contact for Asset Owners and Asset Managers.
  • Leading client reporting, including monthly and annual O&M performance reports and operational insight.
  • Coordinating issue resolution, client communications and operational updates.
  • Ensuring contractual obligations are delivered on time, including service delivery, SLA response and availability commitments.
  • Working closely with internal teams to prioritise plant issues, manage budgets and support contract renewals or variations.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve asset performance and develop value-led proposals for clients

Skills you'll need

  • Proven experience in account management, ideally in a renewable, technical, operational or service-led environment.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to manage client needs and expectations.
  • Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders at once.
  • Strong project management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • An interest in renewable energy, with solar PV, BESS or asset management knowledge welcomed but not essential.

What you'll get from BSR

  • Monthly social events such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
  • An annual bonus scheme to recognise your hard work.
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
  • One funded professional membership per year.
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
  • Long service recognition scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pension

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Our Commitment: We're proud to be a workplace where individuality is valued. If you're motivated by our purpose and feel you could contribute, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Apply now

Job expired?

Please let British Solar Renewables know you found this job on Rejobs. It helps us grow and get more people working in renewable energy.

About the role

June 18, 2026

Full time

Company

June 18, 2026

Hybrid

Solar Energy , Energy Storage

British Solar Renewables

britishrenewables.com

  •  London, United Kingdom
  •  Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

Proven experience in account management

UTC+01:00