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