Project Manager Decarbonisation

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking experienced Project Managers - Decarbonisation to lead delivery of low-carbon initiatives in the United Kingdom. Roles may be permanent or freelance, reporting to internal teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders.

You will manage the full lifecycle, plan budgets, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance and monitor progress to drive energy savings and carbon reduction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering decarbonisation, sustainability, energy, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project planning and delivery skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience managing project budgets and resources.
• Understanding of carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability principles.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence (if required for site visits).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, programmes, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support the development and implementation of decarbonisation strategies.
• Identify opportunities for energy savings, carbon reduction, and sustainability improvements.
• Manage procurement processes and contractor performance.
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting.

Skills

Project planning & delivery

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Decarbonisation

Energy efficiency

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Project Managers - Decarbonisation to lead the successful delivery of projects that support the transition to a low-carbon future. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of decarbonisation initiatives, including energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainability improvement programmes.

We are considering both permanent and freelance Project managers for this particular client.

Working with internal teams, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, programmes, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support the development and implementation of decarbonisation strategies.
• Identify opportunities for energy savings, carbon reduction, and sustainability improvements.
• Manage procurement processes and contractor performance.
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering decarbonisation, sustainability, energy, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project planning and delivery skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience managing project budgets and resources.
• Understanding of carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability principles.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence (if required for site visits)