Project Development Manager - Decarbonisation and Energy

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading facilities management company to recruit a Project Development Manager for its Decarbonisation and Energy division.

The Project Development Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to 90,000 + car allowance + benefits package.

If you're a degree qualified Project Development Manager with experience working on decarbonisation projects and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Project Development Manager role

Reporting to the Engineering and Design Director you will:

• Lead project development and stakeholder engagement with clients, regulatory bodies, and supply chain partners, translating technical concepts into accessible language.
• Manage and support the delivery of decarbonisation projects, including feasibility studies and retrofit implementations.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments covering a wide range of measures including heat pumps, PV installations, HVAC upgrades, and ECMs (Energy Conservation Methods).
• Develop costed energy and carbon models aligned with net-zero targets and funding eligibility criteria.
• Prepare and manage PSDS and other grant applications, ensuring technical and commercial compliance.
• Provide technical due diligence for proposed building energy improvements and retrofit solutions.
• Oversee project lifecycles from concept and design through to implementation and post-installation performance evaluation.
• Advise on planning and heritage constraints, navigating UK planning regulations effectively.

• Use advanced energy modelling tools to forecast performance and verify savings.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety, planning, and operational standards.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng) in Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Certified Performance Measurement & Verification Analyst (PMVA).
• Proven experience managing decarbonisation projects under frameworks like PSDS and Refit.
• Strong technical skills in energy modelling tools (e.g., Energy Pro, PVsol, Excel modelling).
• In-depth knowledge of UK energy regulations, planning laws, heritage requirements, and funding mechanisms.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects across both public and private sector clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing business cases and securing funding for carbon reduction projects.

The Project Development Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Strategic Thinker - able to align project goals with policy, funding, and long-term decarbonisation roadmaps.
• Collaborative Leader - skilled in engaging cross-functional teams and empowering colleagues toward shared outcomes.
• Change-Oriented - drives innovation and continuous improvement within energy transition frameworks.

• Starting salary of 80,000 - 90,000
• Car allowance of 6,100, bonus of up to 10% and private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work for a leading FM company

INDPOW

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