Project Development Manager

EQUANS is looking for a Project Development Manager to join our team in City of London on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. 

The Project Development (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and supporting the delivery of low-carbon energy projects across public and private sector clients. The role focuses on heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency retrofits, and securing funding via mechanisms such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams and customers to define project scope, ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, and navigate planning and heritage constraints.

What will you deliver? 

• Lead stakeholder engagement with customers and regulatory bodies, presenting complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
• Lead and support decarbonisation and energy efficiency retrofit projects to help clients achieve net-zero objectives.
• Conduct and support feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments for retrofit projects, including building fabric improvements, heat pumps, HVAC systems, PV installations, and traditional Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Develop costed energy and carbon reduction models (with input from the engineering, commercial, business development, and operational teams) that align with net-zero targets and funding eligibility requirements.
• Manage Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and other grant applications, ensuring compliance and securing funding.
• Provide technical due diligence on building energy performance improvements.
• Oversee the project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through implementation and performance validation.
• Conduct risk assessments and review method statements to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and planning regulations.
• Advise and support internal teams on planning- and heritage applications.
• Utilise energy modelling tools to optimise system performance and validate energy savings.
• Manage supplier negotiations and cost plans to optimise capital investment and carbon reduction impact.
• Oversee the development of measurement & verification (M&V) strategies in line with IPMVP methodologies.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes impacting heat decarbonisation and public sector funding eligibility.

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes; 

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 x annual salary 
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 

Experience:

• Experience in developing and delivering public sector energy decarbonisation projects, including PSDS and Refit frameworks
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and business development functions
• Expertise in modelling and simulation software, such as Energy Pro, PVsol, and Excel modelling

Qualifications:

• Higher degree (MSc, MEng, or equivalent) in Energy, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• At least, Performance Measurement & Verification Analyst (PMVA) Certification.

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.