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