Strategic Energy Project Manager

Job Title: Strategic Energy Project Manager
Location: Warwick/Hybrid
Salary: £300-£350pd
Contract Type: Temporary until March 2026
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Project Manager with a background in the energy sector to lead the development and delivery of Warwickshire’s Local Area Energy Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable energy across the county, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving Warwickshire’s transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon energy system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the planning, implementation and successful delivery of Warwickshire’s Local Area Energy Plan
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, energy infrastructure companies, industry representatives, and community groups
• Managing budgets, timelines, and risk to ensure the project stays on course
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting data to support evidence-based decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with local, regional, and national energy policies and regulations
• Communicating complex information effectively to a range of audiences
• Identifying funding opportunities and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of proposed energy solutions
• Encouraging innovative thinking to tackle challenges and drive progress
• Promoting environmental sustainability throughout all stages of the project

About You:

• Demonstrable experience in project management, particularly within the energy or sustainability sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of energy systems, renewable technologies, and decarbonisation strategies
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across sectors
• A good understanding of relevant energy policy and regulatory frameworks
• The ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into practical insights
• Clear and confident communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to delivering results
• A passion for sustainability and a drive to make a positive environmental impact

About us and our client

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of everyone’s talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients, and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.

Warwickshire County Council are a leading Authority with offices across the County. They strive to work to their values and you can expect to be part of teams that are:

• High performing
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Accountable
• Trustworthy