Head of Renewables

Our client is a well‑established building services and energy solutions provider, delivering high‑quality mechanical, electrical and low‑carbon projects across London and the Southeast. With a growing focus on sustainable technologies, they support a wide range of commercial, residential and public‑sector developments, offering end‑to‑end design, installation and maintenance services through a skilled in‑house team and trusted delivery partners.

As the Head of Renewables, you’ll lead the strategic development and operational delivery of their low‑carbon division, driving growth across air source heat pumps, solar PV and modern heating systems. You’ll oversee projects from planning through to completion, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance and strong client engagement throughout each stage.

Head of Renewables – Position Remuneration

• Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 DOE
• Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays
• Hours: Full‑time, Monday to Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm)
• Location: Office‑based with occasional site visits across London & the Southeast
• Benefits: Access to the company‑wide benefits package

Head of Renewables – Position Overview

• Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the client’s renewable energy division.
• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of air source heat pump, solar PV and low‑carbon heating projects across London and the Southeast.
• Drive growth, performance and continuous improvement within the renewables team.
• Ensure all projects meet regulatory, technical and safety standards, including low‑carbon compliance requirements.
• Support commercial decision‑making, tendering and cost control to maximise project profitability.
• Implement digital tools and systems to enhance reporting, workflow and project visibility.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, supervisors and project staff.

Head of Renewables – Position Requirements

• Proven experience leading renewable energy, low‑carbon, or building services projects, ideally across ASHP, solar PV or modern heating systems.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and heating systems, including installation standards, commissioning processes and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to manage engineers, supervisors and project teams.
• Commercially astute, with experience overseeing budgets, margins, procurement and project cost control.
• Confident working with digital tools, reporting systems and project management software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to represent the renewables division both internally and externally.
• Strong organisational ability, capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously across a regional footprint.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London and the Southeast.

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