General Manager - ECO4-Funded Residential Projects

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: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 + 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.