Energy & Carbon Project Manager

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Job summary

A leading company is looking for an experienced Energy & Carbon Project Manager to join Holcim's National Sustainability Team at their Leicester Head Office. This permanent position requires a strong project management background and a passion for sustainability and energy efficiency, offering a competitive salary plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Advice and editing on your current CV

Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

Paid holiday

Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend

Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management.
• Proven track record of delivering renewable energy or energy efficiency projects.
• NEBOSH or APM qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of multiple capital projects that align with Holcim's carbon reduction strategy.
• Support and manage low carbon initiatives from concept through to roll-out.
• Prepare and manage project scopes, objectives, business cases, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management principles

Safety management

Cost management

Time management

Education

Degree or Master's in Engineering, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

PMA

ProMap

PMM

Job description

Are you an experienced Energy & Carbon Project Manager? Do you consider yourself to be proactive, technically skilled and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Leicester?

We have a permanent Energy & Carbon Project Manager role available within Holcim's National Sustainability Team, based at the Leicester Head Office. This role is ideal for someone with strong project management experience and a passion for energy efficiency, low carbon technologies, and sustainability.

Role: Energy & Carbon Project Manager

Location: Leicester (Head Office) - Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Rate: £55,000+ (based on experience)

Contract length: Permanent

Shift Patterns: Standard office hours, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of multiple capital (Capex) projects that align with Holcim's carbon reduction strategy
• Support and manage low carbon initiatives from concept through to roll-out
• Provide operational, technical, and commercial support to various Holcim business units
• Develop optimal solutions for national Capex sustainability initiatives
• Prepare and manage project scopes, objectives, business cases, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate internal teams and third parties to ensure seamless project execution
• Track project progress using recognised tools and methodologies (e.g. PMA, ProMap, PMM)
• Provide updates to stakeholders, escalate key issues, and ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure project alignment and impact

Essential requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management
• Proven track record of delivering renewable energy or energy efficiency projects
• Degree or Master's in Engineering, Sustainability, or related field
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Knowledge of project management principles and systems
• Experience in industrial contexts (e.g., energy, cement, chemical, refining)
• Strong focus on safety, cost, and time management
• NEBOSH or APM qualifications preferred
• Familiarity with co-financed or externally funded projects

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car
• Knowledge of energy monitoring systems and low carbon technologies

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.