Head of Decarbonisation Works
17 days ago
Yeovil
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Head of Decarbonisation Works to lead a growing division delivering large-scale retrofit and low-carbon building upgrades across residential and public sector portfolios. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end performance, growth, and strategic direction of a multi-disciplinary delivery unit. You will oversee operational teams delivering external wall insulation (EWI), internal wall insulation (IWI), air source heat pump installations, and solar PV deployment, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient delivery at scale. You will also play a key role in winning new work, shaping bids, and developing long-term client partnerships to expand the division’s pipeline and market presence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operational Delivery • Lead and develop multi-disciplinary delivery teams across retrofit and renewable energy works, • Oversee programme delivery of EWI, IWI, heat pump installations, and solar PV projects, • Ensure operational excellence, safety compliance, quality assurance, and cost control, • Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and supply chain performance, • Manage senior operational managers and support workforce planning and capability development Commercial & Business Growth • Lead on bid strategy, tender submissions, and framework opportunities, • Secure new contracts across social housing, local authority, and commercial sectors, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, funders, and strategic partners, • Identify new market opportunities within the decarbonisation and retrofit sector, • Contribute to pricing strategy and margin improvement across projects Strategic Development • Shape and execute the growth strategy for the decarbonisation division, • Expand service offering and geographic reach, • Build scalable systems and processes to support long-term growth, • Monitor market trends, policy changes, and funding streams (e.g., retrofit and net zero programmes) Offering excellent working conditions, package and opportunities to move into a director level role