Decarbonisation Project Manager

Are you an experienced sustainability and retrofit professional with a passion for delivering decarbonisation projects that create lasting environmental and social impact?

James Andrews are delighted to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation based in Staffordshire that is looking to appoint a Decarbonisation Project Manager on a 3-year fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive experience in retrofit delivery, energy efficiency improvements, and low-carbon technologies to lead projects that support the organisations ambitions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing retrofit programmes, improving building energy performance, and driving carbon reduction initiatives across diverse property portfolios.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the successful delivery of the Wave 3 retrofit programme (c.400 homes over a 3-year period)
• Leading the end-to-end delivery of the retrofit programme to agreed scope, time, cost and quality
• Ensuring compliance with PAS 2035/2030, TrustMark and all regulatory requirements
• Coordinating delivery with wider capital programmes and organisational priorities
• Undertaking site visits and supporting design development to ensure quality outcomes
• Managing programme budgets, cashflow forecasting and financial reporting
• Monitoring costs, variations and contractor valuations
• Maintaining programme assurance and evidence for audit and compliance checks
• Ensuring all works comply with CDM, Health & Safety and statutory requirements
• Leading and managing internal project teams and external delivery partners
• Ensuring risks and issues are escalated and managed effectively
• Ensuring residents understand and maximise the benefits of installed measures

Experience required:

• Proven experience delivering domestic retrofit or decarbonisation programmes
• Experience managing grant-funded projects from mobilisation to completion
• Strong financial management and cost control experience
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and supply chain partners
• Experience of stakeholder management, including external funding bodies

Skills, qualifications and expertise required:

• Degree or equivalent in construction, building surveying, project management or related discipline (Essential)
• MRICS, MCIOB, CIAT or equivalent professional membership (Desirable)
• Retrofit Coordinator or related retrofit qualification (Desirable)
• Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) (Desirable)

Working hours:

• 37 per week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working available (2-3 days based on site)

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and Concessionary Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme (matched up to 10%)
• Private Health Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Compassionate leave

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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