Head of Renewables

Dartford, Kent
Strong Recruitment Group
Head of Renewables

Location: Dartford (Office-Based)
Salary: Negotiable + Package (for the right individual)

Role Summary

Our client is looking to appoint a commercially focused and strategic Head of Renewables to lead and develop their growing renewables division.

This is a key leadership hire tasked with building, structuring, and scaling the division, with a strong focus on winning new contracts, developing client relationships, and expanding market presence across solar PV, air source heat pumps, and low carbon heating solutions.

The successful candidate will take ownership of both growth strategy and operational delivery, leading a team including an Operations Manager, Electrical Manager, Project Administrator, and Engineers.

Key Responsibilities Strategy, Growth & Leadership

• Develop and implement a clear growth strategy for the renewables division
• Build out and lead a high performing team, providing structure, direction, and accountability
• Drive the expansion of services across solar PV, heat pumps, and emerging technologies
• Act as the lead figure for the division internally and externally

Business Development & Contracts

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities and contracts
• Open up new client relationships across commercial, public sector, and domestic markets
• Lead tendering, bidding, and commercial negotiations
• Build long term partnerships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Support brand positioning as a credible and competitive renewables provider

Operations & Delivery

• Oversee the full delivery of renewable projects from design through to commissioning
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and Electrical Manager to drive performance
• Implement scalable processes as the division grows
• Manage subcontractors, supply chain, and internal resources

Financial Responsibility

• Take full ownership of divisional P&L, budgets, and forecasting
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining strong margins
• Assess and invest in new opportunities that support long term growth

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK regulations, H&S, and environmental standards
• Oversee and maintain certifications including MCS, HIES, and TrustMark

Key Skills & Experience Essential

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the renewable energy sector
• Strong track record in winning work and developing new business
• Experience delivering renewable projects (solar PV, heat pumps, etc.)
• Commercially astute with P&L responsibility
• Strong understanding of UK energy market and regulations

Desirable

• Engineering or technical background
• Experience building or scaling a renewables division
• Knowledge of funding, grants, and government backed schemes
• Background in construction, M&E, or energy services

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Commercial mindset with a focus on growth
• Strategic thinking with hands on delivery
• Strong client facing and relationship building skills
• Decisive and solution focused

KPIs / Success Measures

• Securing new contracts and developing client base
• Growth of renewables revenue and pipeline
• Successful delivery of projects (time, cost, quality)
• Profitability of the division
• Team development and operational efficiency

Package & Opportunity

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Opportunity to build and lead a growing renewables division
• Key strategic role with long term progression
• Direct impact on business growth and direction