Contracts Manager – Decarbonisation Projects - Oxford | £50,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Comprehensive Benefits
Ready to lead real change in the built environment?
This isn’t just another contracts role. This is about leading low-carbon transformation across homes, communities, and entire portfolios.
If you're a Contracts Manager with a passion for sustainability, energy efficiency, and delivering retrofit projects that matter, this is where your impact will be felt.
About the Company
This forward-thinking contractor specialises in delivering sustainable building solutions that cut carbon, improve lives, and future-proof homes across the UK.
With a strong commitment to innovation, compliance, and excellence, the company works with housing associations, councils, and energy providers to deliver high-quality retrofit and energy efficiency programmes, all in line with PAS2030/2035, ECO funding, and modern net-zero goals.
About the Contracts Manager (Decarb)
As Contracts Manager, you’ll take ownership of full project lifecycles, from mobilisation to completion, across a portfolio of retrofit and decarbonisation works.
From insulation and heating systems to window replacements and ventilation upgrades, you’ll ensure each contract is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to exacting quality standards.
You’ll be a key interface between clients, residents, internal teams, sub-contractors, and funding bodies.
Compliance is crucial, so you'll lead with an expert understanding of PAS2035, ECO regulations, and the energy efficiency sector.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver retrofit and decarbonisation contracts to meet client requirements, budgets, and schedules
Oversee installation of energy-saving measures (EWI, IWI, loft insulation, windows/doors, low-carbon heating, ventilation, lighting etc.)
Ensure full compliance with PAS2030/2035, Building Regs, ECO, H&S and all relevant legislation
Lead site teams and subcontractors, managing performance, quality, and productivity
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure project safety, compliance, and progress
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders including clients, tenants, funding partners, and supply chain
Maintain up-to-date project documentation including reports, drawings, and site records
Work closely with commercial and operational leads to monitor costs, manage variations, and maximise contract performance
Champion health & safety and foster a culture of excellence and accountability across all sites
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of project/contract management experience in retrofit, decarb, construction, or energy efficiency sectors
Strong understanding of PAS2030/2035 standards and funding frameworks (ECO)
SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, and CSCS (Managers Category) certifications
In-depth knowledge of building regs, insulation systems, renewables, and construction methodology
Skilled in reading technical drawings and programme planning
Commercially astute with awareness of budgets, contract variations, and cost control
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Competent with Microsoft Office, Power Project, and AutoCAD
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Retrofit Coordinator or Assessor Qualification
Knowledge of M&E systems, renewables or heat network delivery
Temporary Works training or experience
Benefits Package
£50,000 base salary
Car allowance and fuel card
Standard employee benefits including holiday, pension, and expenses
Exposure to nationally significant decarbonisation contracts
Long-term progression opportunities
Professional development and training support
Why Join as a Contracts Manager?
This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of the UK’s decarbonisation drive. You’ll work on meaningful retrofit projects that reduce emissions, tackle fuel poverty, and directly improve people’s lives. You’ll have the autonomy to run your contracts while being backed by a team of forward-thinking professionals committed to sustainability, compliance, and doing things right.
Time to lead with purpose.
If you're a Contracts Manager ready to take control of large-scale energy efficiency and retrofit projects, this is your moment.
Apply now and be the driving force behind a greener, smarter built environment.
