Project Manager (Level 3 Low Carbon)

-; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in Greater Manchester seeks a Project Manager (Level 3) to lead the delivery of complex energy and decarbonisation projects. You will play a key role in the transition to a carbon-neutral economy by 2038, overseeing programs focused on schools' sustainability. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for impactful work. This position offers a unique opportunity in a mission-driven team.

Benefits

Training for roles

Uniform and identification badge

Out of pocket expenses for travel

Qualifications

• Strong technical and commercial awareness of the energy and built environment sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Drive to deliver real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex energy and decarbonisation projects.
• Provide leadership within the team.
• Shape work plans and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Technical and commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement skills

Project management

Job description

Project Manager (Level 3)

Permanent

Shape the Future of Energy in Greater Manchester

Join the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Low Carbon team as a Project Manager (Level 3) and take a leading role in one of the UK's most ambitious regional responses to the climate emergency. This is more than just a project management role – it's an opportunity to directly influence the region's transition to a carbon-neutral economy by 2038.

As part of a dynamic and mission-driven team, you'll manage the delivery of complex energy and decarbonisation projects, with a key focus on the schools decarbonisation programme – a flagship initiative helping schools across Greater Manchester become more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective. You'll also provide leadership within the team, shaping work plans, mentoring junior colleagues, and supporting the wider public sector to deliver innovative, scalable low‑carbon solutions.

We're looking for someone with strong technical and commercial awareness of the energy and built environment sectors, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a drive to deliver real‑world impact. If you're ready to turn strategy into action – and passion into progress – we want to hear from you.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees and volunteers, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non‑binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Our offer:

In return for giving up your free time we will provide:

• Training for your volunteering roles and activities, helping to build your skills, knowledge and experience
• A GMFRS Volunteer Uniform and Identification Badge
• Out of pocket expenses for travel as set out in the Volunteer Travel and Subsistence Policy
• Pathways to employment as member of the Service, you can find out more about employment at Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs

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