General Manager – ECO4-Funded Residential Projects
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Sector: Residential | Retrofit | Sustainability
Company Type: High-Growth Consultancy (Scale-Up)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus
About Us
Joshua Robert have partnered with a fast-growing, purpose-led consultancy playing a key role in the UK’s drive toward net-zero housing. Specialising in ECO4-funded residential projects, we work with local authorities, housing providers, and contractors to deliver large-scale energy efficiency programmes across the Midlands.
As part of our clients next growth phase, we’re hiring a General Manager to lead our Birmingham office—someone who can drive performance, strengthen partnerships, and scale our operations in the retrofit and sustainability-led housing sector.
The Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of ECO4-funded retrofit schemes and sustainable housing projects—ensuring compliance, commercial success, and measurable social and environmental outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of ECO4-funded retrofit and low-carbon residential programmes across the Midlands
Manage a growing multi-disciplinary team of surveyors, project managers, and sustainability consultants
Ensure compliance with ECO4 scheme requirements, PAS 2035, and related funding mechanisms
Collaborate with clients including local authorities, housing associations, contractors, and funding partners
Monitor programme performance, including quality, timelines, and financial outcomes
Oversee commercial operations including P&L responsibility, resourcing, and strategic planning
Represent the business in stakeholder groups, retrofit forums, and sustainability initiatives What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership experience in residential retrofit, social housing, or publicly funded energy schemes
Strong knowledge of the ECO4 funding landscape, PAS 2035, and net-zero retrofit programmes
Commercially minded, with a track record in scaling teams, managing P&L, and delivering high-impact projects
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across public and private sectors
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset suited to a scaling consultancy environment What’s on Offer
Leadership role with a fast-growing consultancy committed to sustainability and innovation
Opportunity to shape the delivery of energy-efficient housing across Birmingham and the Midlands
Competitive salary, performance-based bonus
Career growth in a high-impact sector Want to lead a team delivering real change through ECO4 and net-zero housing programmes? Get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply directly