Decarbonisation Project Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Trent & Dove
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Decarbonisation Project Manager will lead the implementation of retrofit and energy efficiency projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the comfort and affordability of housing for residents. This role involves close collaboration with colleagues, contractors, and tenants to ensure projects are executed with quality and community focus. The position requires hands-on management of budgets, compliance, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering decarbonisation initiatives within the housing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the planning and delivery of retrofit and decarbonisation projects
- Managing programme budgets, financial reporting, and funding compliance (e.g. SHDF, ECO4, DESNZ)
- Ensuring full compliance with PAS 2035/2030, TrustMark, and all regulatory standards
- Overseeing contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners
- Monitoring performance, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and resident satisfaction
- Developing and delivering resident engagement strategies to ensure a positive customer experience
- Managing risks, governance, and audit requirements
- Providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders and funding bodies
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation across programme delivery
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering retrofit or decarbonisation projects
- Strong understanding of energy efficiency measures and low-carbon technologies
- Knowledge of PAS 2035/2030 and relevant compliance frameworks
- Experience managing budgets, contractors, and funded programmes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Ideally experience in social housing or local authority settings
- Preferably Retrofit Coordinator/Assessor qualification
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Burton Upon Trent
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We’re looking for someone passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives through sustainable housing. As our Decarbonisation Project Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency projects across our homes, helping us reduce carbon emissions and improve comfort and affordability for our residents. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with colleagues, contractors, and most importantly, our tenants—to ensure every project is delivered with care, quality, and community at its heart
You will be:
- Leading the planning and delivery of retrofit and decarbonisation projects
- Managing programme budgets, financial reporting, and funding compliance (e.g. SHDF, ECO4, DESNZ)
- Ensuring full compliance with PAS 2035/2030, TrustMark, and all regulatory standards
- Overseeing contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners
- Monitoring performance, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and resident satisfaction
- Developing and delivering resident engagement strategies to ensure a positive customer experience
- Managing risks, governance, and audit requirements
- Providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders and funding bodies
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation across programme delivery
What you need:
- Proven experience delivering retrofit or decarbonisation projects
- Strong understanding of energy efficiency measures and low-carbon technologies
- Knowledge of PAS 2035/2030 and relevant compliance frameworks
- Experience managing budgets, contractors, and funded programmes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Travel to sites and meetings will be necessary
- Ideally experience in social housing or local authority settings
- Preferably Retrofit Coordinator/Assessor qualification