Project Development Manager

London / Birmingham / Manchester - 1 day a week with travel to sites when needed

£85,000 - £90,000 + Package

Brief

Project Development Manager needed for a well-known Facilities Management / Energy organisation based in one of their main hub offices 1 day a week - London, Birmingham or Manchester. My client is looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Project Development Manager that takes pride in their work with experience in developing and delivering public sector energy decarbonisation projects, including PSDS and Refit frameworks.

The successful candidate would be responsible for leading the planning, development, and supporting the delivery of low-carbon energy projects across public and private sector clients. The role focuses on heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency retrofits, and securing funding via mechanisms such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams and customers to define project scope, ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, and navigate planning and heritage constraints.

Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
• Company car / allowance
• 25 day's holiday
• Variable annual bonus based 10%
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

• Lead stakeholder engagement with customers and regulatory bodies, presenting complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
• Lead and support decarbonisation and energy efficiency retrofit projects to help clients achieve net-zero objectives.
• Conduct and support feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments for retrofit projects, including building fabric improvements, heat pumps, HVAC systems, PV installations, and traditional Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Develop costed energy and carbon reduction models (with input from the engineering, commercial, business development, and operational teams) that align with net-zero targets and funding eligibility requirements.
• Manage Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and other grant applications, ensuring compliance and securing funding.
• Provide technical due diligence on building energy performance improvements.
• Oversee the project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through implementation and performance validation.
• Conduct risk assessments and review method statements to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and planning regulations.
• Advise and support internal teams on planning- and heritage applications.
• Utilise energy modelling tools to optimise system performance and validate energy savings.
• Manage supplier negotiations and cost plans to optimise capital investment and carbon reduction impact.
• Oversee the development of measurement & verification (M&V) strategies in line with IPMVP methodologies.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes impacting heat decarbonisation and public sector funding eligibility.

What experience you need to be the successful Project Development Manager:

Experience:

• Experience in developing and delivering public sector energy decarbonisation projects, including PSDS and Refit frameworks.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and business development functions.
• Expertise in modelling and simulation software, such as Energy Pro, PVsol, and Excel modelling.

Qualifications:

• Higher degree (MSc, MEng, or equivalent) in Energy, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• At least, Performance Measurement & Verification Analyst (PMVA) Certification.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Development Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!