Project Manager – Commercial Renewables

Outsource Construction
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: North of England
Salary: £75k-£90k

This is not a standard M&E Project Management role. We are recruiting for a Senior PM to lead landmark decarbonisation projects ranging from £5m to £10m in value.

You will be delivering large-scale Ground Source (GSHP) and Air Source (ASHP) infrastructure think district heating networks for tower blocks, 2MW+ energy centres for hospitals, and complex industrial retrofits.

The Role Reporting to the Construction Director, you will take full ownership of major renewable installations from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

• Project Delivery: Lead the delivery of £5m-£10m renewable energy projects, managing the programme, budget, and quality.
• Technical Leadership: oversee the installation of complex mechanical plant rooms, large-scale heat pumps, and associated district heating pipework.
• Commercial Control: Manage JCT/NEC contracts, handle variations, and ensure commercial protection throughout the lifecycle of the build.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary interface for high-profile clients (NHS, Local Authorities, Tier 1 Developers), managing expectations and reporting.
• Site Logistics: Manage specialist sub-contractors, including drilling teams (for GSHP), heavy lifting/cranage, and civil engineering partners.

The Candidate We are looking for doesn’t necessarily need to have installed a heat pump before, but you must have a strong Mechanical/M&E background and experience delivering major infrastructure.

• Experience: Proven track record as a Project Manager on mechanical/infrastructure projects valued at £5m+.
• Technical: Strong understanding of plant rooms, LTHW systems, chillers, or district heating. Experience with GSHP/ASHP is highly advantageous but not essential if you can demonstrate transferrable engineering competence.
• Contract Knowledge: Solid understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Mindset: Solutions-focused. These projects are technically complex and often live environments; we need someone who solves problems, not just reports them

The Package

• Basic Salary: £75k – £90k (DOE)
• Vehicle: Company EV or generous car allowance
• Bonus: Performance-related project bonuses
• Pension & Private Health
• Progression: Clear pathway to Project Director