Estates Net Zero Project Lead

National Highways; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking an Estates Net Zero Project Manager within the Energy and Sustainability team to drive decarbonisation across depots, outstations, offices and control centres.

You will lead end-to-end capital delivery schemes for renewables, heating decarbonisation and energy and water efficiencies, coordinating with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams while ensuring governance, health and safety and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or professional qualification in carbon management, climate change or project delivery.
• Full Member of the Association for Project Management (APM) accreditation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver capital projects to decarbonise estate, including solar PV and heating decarbonisation.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: inception, feasibility, design, procurement, installation and handover.
• Lead data improvement actions and metering upgrades within the Decarbonisation Action Plan.
• Identify risks, issues and dependencies with contractors and stakeholders and communicate them clearly.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Energy & carbon management knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Degree in carbon management / climate change / project delivery

APM Full Member accreditation

Job description

National Highways is seeking an Estates Net Zero Project Manager within the Energy and Sustainability team to drive decarbonisation across depots, outstations, offices and control centres.

You will lead end-to-end capital delivery schemes for renewables, heating decarbonisation and energy and water efficiencies, coordinating with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams while ensuring governance, health and safety and budget compliance.