Project Manager

Breakthrough Talent; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent renewable energy company in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Renewables Project Manager to oversee domestic heat pump installations across Essex. The ideal candidate will have proven HVAC management experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the growing renewables sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for personal development

Impactful leadership role

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing HVAC or renewable contracts (ideally ASHP).
• Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end delivery of air source heat pump projects.
• Conducting site surveys and quality checks.
• Planning and allocating resources across multiple live sites.

Skills

HVAC project management

Technical understanding of domestic heating

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with digital project tools

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, Retrofit Coordinator, PRINCE2)

Job description

Renewables Project Manager (Renewables / Heat Pumps)

Chelmsford-based, covering Essex & surrounding areas

Competitive salary + benefits

Full-time, permanent

A fast-growing renewables business is looking for an experienced and proactive Renewables Project Manager to join their leadership team and take full ownership of the successful delivery of domestic heat pump installations across Essex and surrounding areas.

Known for their strong technical standards and commitment to customer satisfaction, the company is scaling rapidly and this role is key to ensuring operational excellence as they grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing end-to-end delivery of air source heat pump (ASHP) projects
• Managing engineers, subcontractors, and supplier coordination
• Conducting site surveys, risk assessments, and quality checks
• Ensuring compliance with MCS, H&S, and all relevant technical standards
• Planning and allocating resources across multiple live sites
• Monitoring KPIs including installation quality, customer satisfaction, and job margins
• Reporting to the senior leadership team with updates and improvement initiatives
• Continuously refining processes, documentation, and operational workflows

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing HVAC or renewable contracts (ideally ASHP)
• Strong technical understanding of domestic heating and retrofit environments
• Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills
• Familiarity with digital project tools and site reporting
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of MCS / RECC / TrustMark compliance
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, Retrofit Coordinator, PRINCE2)
• Experience supporting operational scale-up in a growing company

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, shape operational delivery, and make a real impact in the growing renewables sector. You'll join a team that values technical excellence, personal development, and doing the job right.

Apply now or message me directly to find out more.