Job Summary
As the regional lead for Decarbonisation, one of RE:GEN Group’s core strategic functions, you will shape and deliver client strategies and programmes that drive meaningful impact. Reporting directly to the Group Sustainability Director, you will act as a key bridge between regional delivery and national strategy.

This is a high-influence role designed to project a national presence for the business. You will lead our expansion and advocacy efforts across the Midlands ensuring RE:GEN remains at the forefront of the retrofit and sustainability sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Influence & Group Contribution

• Strategy Formulation: Actively monitor market trends and regulatory shifts to influence and evolve RE:GEN Group’s overarching sustainability strategy.

• Market Expansion: Proactively identify and cultivate new, high-value partnerships to expand our market presence specifically within the Midlands region whilst supporting where necessary the Yorkshire, and Northern regions.

• National Advocacy: Act as a primary ambassador for the business, translating complex technical insights into actionable strategies that build our reputation on a national stage.

Leadership & Internal Scope of Influence

• Team Management: Lead and manage regional multi-disciplinary subcontract project teams, Lead the growth of our internal regional team, recruiting and developing a high-performing cohort of Sustainability Managers, Retrofit Coordinators, and Assessors.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with core operational teams and the wider Sustainability department to ensure regional projects align with Group standards and PAS 2035 frameworks.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the "go-to" expert for decarbonisation in the region, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the Group.

Project Delivery & Partnership Management

• Client Strategy: Help clients establish ambitious yet achievable decarbonisation strategies at the asset and portfolio level.

• End-to-End Oversight: Lead projects from initiation to completion, managing plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Risk & Performance: Identify and mitigate project risks (regulatory and reputational) while tracking KPIs to ensure successful outcomes.

Experience & Skills

Strategic & Technical Expertise

• Regional Insight: A deep understanding of the decarbonisation landscape, drivers, and barriers specifically within the Midlands and Northern England/Yorkshire markets.

• Strategy Delivery: An established track record in net zero strategy delivery and large-scale project execution.

• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of regulatory drivers, on-site energy generation, and data-driven performance optimisation.

• Financial Literacy: Experience in cost-benefit analysis, ROI for retrofit, and green financing mechanisms.

Leadership & Communication

• Managerial Experience: Proven ability to manage and get the best out of multi-disciplinary teams while providing necessary training and coaching.

• Stakeholder Management: A natural ability to adapt communication styles to influence both internal project sponsors and external client stakeholders.

• Passion for Innovation: Active engagement with industry bodies (e.g., CRREM, UK GBC) to drive best practices.

RE:GEN Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

• Pension contribution scheme.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Private healthcare available.

• Bonus scheme