Bright Light Project Management — Portfolio Manager

About the job

The purpose of the Portfolio Manager role is to oversee the full operational lifecycle of assigned solar and battery sites within the Bright Light portfolio. This includes the continuous management of system performance, client relationships, billing accuracy, compliance and reporting. In addition to managing existing operational sites, the Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing the deployment of new sites into the fund.

This includes coordinating with Engineering, Deployment, Origination, Technical Asset Management and Support teams to ensure that new projects progress smoothly from approval through installation, commissioning and final handover into the active portfolio. The role therefore ensures both the stability of the existing portfolio and the successful integration of all new funded sites.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Oversight

Manage a portfolio of renewable energy sites and ensure that all contractual obligations are met.
Monitor system performance, energy output and battery utilisation for accuracy and efficiency.
Identify underperformance, escalate technical issues timeously and track resolution.

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for Body Corporates, Trustees, Managing Agents and other site‑level stakeholders.
Address escalations, site concerns and queries professionally with clear and factual communication.
Provide structured updates and reporting to clients when required.

Billing, Metering and Reporting

Review monthly billing data, validate consumption figures and ensure billing accuracy.
Work with Support and Technical teams to resolve discrepancies in metering, readings or tariff structures.
Contribute to monthly management reporting and operational dashboards.

Project Coordination

Work with Engineering, Deployment and Technical Asset Management teams to track outages, maintenance activities and site interventions.
Ensure that all project handovers, documentation and compliance items are completed and stored correctly.

Compliance and Administration

Ensure all sites meet statutory and regulatory requirements including SSEG and safety compliance.
Maintain accurate portfolio records, documentation and internal communication notes.

Skills

Strong analytical capability with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple functions across engineering, finance, O and M and support teams.
High level of professionalism, integrity and reliability.
Ability to remain calm and factual under pressure.
Proficiency in MS Office and cloud‑based systems.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Energy, Operations Management, Property Management or a related field.
Experience in energy, utilities, engineering, technical project management or operational management preferred.
Strong understanding of solar PV systems, battery storage or embedded generation (advantageous).
Proven background in client relationship management.

Personal Attributes

Professional and disciplined work ethic.
Respect for traditional processes with openness to innovative improvements.
Forward‑thinking and able to anticipate operational risks.
Confident yet humble communicator.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership.