Chronos Energy have partnered with a Low Carbon Energy Developer who are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager in Scotland. The company are going through an ambitious growth stage, looking to triple their revenue in the coming years.

The Business Development Manager position is a key role, in a region that has fantastic potential for growth. The role involves strategic planning, lead development, all the way up to financial close, delivering Low Carbon Heat infrastructure to housing developers. This is fantastic opportunity for an ambitious character who wants to grow their career.

Experience

• Knowledge of new build housing market

• Strong network in the new build housing sector

• Skilled relationship manager and negotiator

• Experience of responding to tenders

• Ability to manager long sales cycle

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial sales strategy

• Identify business opportunities, managing sales pipeline

• Develop proposals, respond to tenders

• Manage client relationships, ensuring technical & commercial solutions are appropriate

• Negotiate commercial terms

• Collaborate internally with technical, financial & commercial teams

We are looking for a driven Electrical Design Engineer with proven experience in LV and/or HV distribution systems to join our client's growing team in the energy services sector. If you thrive on delivering practical, buildable designs in live environments - this could be your next move.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in the end-to-end development and delivery of electrical designs, working across:

• Energy centres

• Transformers

• CHP systems

• Solar PV

• Standby generation

• Heat pumps

• DNO electricity distribution connections

From analysis and concept design through to installation, commissioning, and O&M, you’ll take ownership of projects that deliver real-world energy and carbon savings.

You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical and controls engineers, support energy audits with practical solutions, and ensure designs are safe, compliant, and deliverable within live operational environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing outline and detailed electrical designs

• Reviewing consultant and subcontractor specifications

• Managing client approvals and third-party compliance

• Liaising with District Network Operators (DNOs)

• Ensuring compliance with ENA Engineering Recommendations (P28, P29, G5, G99, G100)

• Leading technical discussions to resolve complex challenges

• Supporting sustainable, efficient systems of work

• Participating in site surveys, inspections, and stakeholder meetings

• Managing projects, people, and resources

What We’re Looking For

• BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering

• 3–5+ years’ commercial experience, ideally within Energy/SME environments in live buildings

• Strong experience with LV/HV systems, transformers, CHP, solar PV, heat pumps, on-site generation & protection

• Knowledge of CIBSE, HTMs, HBNs, BS 7671, Building Regulations

• Experience working with ENA Engineering Recommendations

Chronos Energy are supporting their client, a well known energy services company in the low carbon heat sector, to recruit an Energy Engineer.

In this role you will be supporting the full life cycle of the projects particularly the design, construction verification and post completion savings. You will collaborate with external and internal design teams to develop buildable designs that mitigate construction and operational risks, execute energy savings and deliver solutions on time.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Delivery of Investment Grade Audits (IGA) and Proposals (IGP).

• Assisting the preparation and submission of funding applications, including Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) applications.

• Energy modelling and feasibility studies.

• Carrying out non-intrusive site audits to identify measures for savings such as lighting, HVAC, metering, fabric, central plant, infrastructure, and renewables.

• Analysing and interpreting data and providing outputs such as benchmarking, load profile review, and regression.

• Determining the potential carbon and energy savings, costs, and payback for energy measures.

• Writing, developing and preparing detailed energy audits/studies including solicitation and summary of sub-contractor pricing, economic analysis, and technical specifications.

• Liaising with clients, technical teams, suppliers, and contractors.

• Keeping up to date with the latest regulations and guidance.

• Working on client sites at various locations throughout the UK.

The above list is not exhaustive and can change due to business requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering field, preferably Energy Engineering.

• Professional Membership with the Energy Institute or similar would be advantageous.

• Substantial and proven commercial experience ideally within an energy performance contractor or energy consulting working on live environments and existing sites.

• Experience in delivering Energy Performance Contracts, energy auditing, report writing and developing output for both high level and investment grade audits.

• A good understanding of energy conservation measures and the process to deliver studies accordingly.

• Experience within engineering design and construction, systems operation and maintenance, energy modelling, report writing, and solution development.

• Enthusiasm to learn and keep up to date with energy policies and sector relevant legislation and guidelines.

• Proven project management experience.

• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.

Chronos Energy are looking to recruit a Head of Engineering for their client, a market leading developer of Heat Network/District Heating schemes.

This is a highly technical role and requires a thorough understanding of district heating and cooling schemes, alongside an excellent level of knowledge in associated regulations for such schemes and funding mechanisms to support them.

The role includes managing a team of development engineers supporting the business development of new connections to existing schemes, integration of new technologies to improve scheme performance, and provide the technical input into development of new schemes.

Understanding from basic levels of information at concept stage of what the important technical deliverables are and planning and leading technical workstreams.

To achieve the business demands will involve managing simultaneous workstreams using internal and external technical resources to achieve a high quality technical output.

Managing and leading a team of engineers to ensure agreed budgets and deadlines are achieved, whilst ensuring internal and external communications are maintained

List Primary Duties & tasks

• Managing and assessing the feasibility (technical and commercial) of new connections to our district heating networks or stand-alone new district heating schemes.

• Manage the team outputs to identify and document technical risks, report, and mitigate / manage across mechanical / electrical systems. Supported as required in non-core field.

• Provide good quality analysis, both technically and commercially, of new connections to our existing district energy networks and stand-alone new district energy schemes. Including input into the decarbonisation strategy of existing assets.

• Provide accurate Energy analysis of potential district energy systems; assessing peak, annual consumptions and profiles of energy demands of buildings and supply from central plant including impact on CO2 emissions and influence on planning requirements around this. Liaising with our Asset Intelligence and Operational teams, integrating operational data into the analysis of new business.

• Managing and providing outputs sizing and specifying heating and cooling generation plant. Liaising with our Detailed Design and Project Delivery teams to integrate our on-site experience around project delivery into new projects.

• Techno-economic model development and overall oversight of team output. Working with our Operational, Business Development, Commercial and Financial teams to develop whole lifecycle techno-economic models to optimise both the commercial and low carbon energy solutions for our clients. Communicating these solutions to internal and external customers.

• Managing the scoping of external subcontractors technical deliverables & managing delivery of subcontractors in line with quality expectations and expected outcomes.

• Leading, mentoring and development of line reports & technically developing the business through knowledge sharing.

• The personnel and resource management of the team, from recruitment and inductions through to development plans and appraisals.

• Ensure team operate to Project document control & management in line with the company Quality Management System.

• Ensure you and your team operate within and adhere to the company policies and procedures

• Maintain regular reporting of workload and activity within the team and through line management to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of agreed work scopes.

• Temporarily stand in for Technical Director on absences when requested.

Success in the role will be defined by:

1. Leadership and team management and development

2. Excellent communication

3. High quality delivery to deadlines and budget

Technical Skills/Experience Required

• Meng or equivalent qualification or experience

• Chartered Engineer Status or developing towards this in near future

• Experience of solution development of low carbon energy systems in the built environment. Experience in either concept design, feasibility study development, energy and sustainability work, energy efficiency projects and/or energy systems modelling,

• Experience of presenting at exec level.

• Strong analytical skills and interest in problem solving, both technically and commercially.

• Excellent planning capability and experience of managing priorities and deliverables

• Knowledge of M&E building services design, in relation to district energy systems central plant, buried network and within residential blocks

• A working knowledge of relevant CIBSE Guides, British Standards, BSRIA and other industry authority publications.

• Knowledge of SAP/SBEM, BREEAM assessments and energy strategies

• Experience and or knowledge of government funding mechanisms supporting the industry

• Good knowledge of Excel and specifically working with energy models and commercial feasibility models

• Knowledge and experience of low carbon energy technologies and their integration into district energy networks.

• Experience of carbon reduction planning requirements in the built environment would be advantageous

• Knowledge of developing Capex, Opex and Repex costings as well as energy and carbon pricing

• Experience of managing, leading and developing a team

Chronos Energy are currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for their client, a market leading District Heating developer in the UK.

You will be responsible for the provision of design, engineering and technical input related to HV and LV electrical systems within the business to ensure the delivery of excellent district energy schemes. The Principal Engineer will be part of the Engineering team. The Engineering team is responsible for provision of detailed technical and commercial services to the to the Business, to ensure that all District Energy Assets, are designed, installed, handed over/adopted and operated to meet company requirements, current Legislation and relevant standards and Codes of Practice.

About the Role

Your key responsibilities are The primary duty will be providing expert input, coordinating and taking responsibility for all electrical design and installation works on a range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of designs and design review of electrical systems within district energy systems at all stages from inception through to commercial operation.

• Development of electrical load assessments and electrical system selection strategies.

• Supporting the commercial, project delivery and operations teams in management of client and contractor relationships.

• Undertaking site inspections, snagging and witness of commissioning for electrical assets being built ahead of adoption or handover from contractor.

• Providing advice and assistance to commercial, project delivery and operational teams within and other Teams within throughout the project lifecycle.

• Production and regular review/update of reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.

• Preparation of project budgets and estimates.

• Ensuring that all electrical system designs meet operational requirements and maximise whole life value.

• Attend site to perform installation snagging and auditing; witness testing and commissioning; and to verify installations align with specifications or provide recommendations for conformity.

• Support the identification and scoping of measures to improve the electrical efficiency of existing district energy systems.

• Review of design software used in the development for district energy design and implement Standards and Procedures.

• Ongoing development and optimisation of design and inspection tools for district energy design to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose and support compliance with evolving industry regulation.

• Provision of guidance to other departments on electrical aspects of district energy related activities, particularly, but not limited to design, adoption, specifications, and other technical matters.

• Regular review of technology to ensure compliance with Legislation, and to reduce capital and operating costs.

• Managing the design, approvals and handover/adoption process for electrical district energy assets.

• Setting roles and priorities for Graduates, Engineers and Intermediate/Senior Engineers within the team for a specific project.

• Working with the Engineering Director to ensure continual development of engineering team knowledge and expertise in district energy design and operations.

• Supporting professional development of Graduates, Engineers and Intermediate/Senior Engineers within the team.

• Undertaking continuing professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge of evolving Industry Standards and Codes of Practice, Health, Safety and Environmental related requirements.

• Supporting the Engineering Director in development of strategy of the Engineering team and input to strategy for the wider Business.

• Promoting and enhancing the reputation of the businesses within the company and within the industry.

• Working in, and produce records as evidence of, compliance with all Safety Health environmental and Quality system requirements.

• Support audit activity required to enable continued company accreditations.

• Provide accurate quality work within the department and company.

• Be readily contactable during normal hours.

• Maintain a helpful and informative work environment.

• Ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately and submitted on time.

• Comply with the latest company procedures, legislation and industry skills on all aspects of day-to-day work.

• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Engineering Director.

Qualifications

• Professional Membership of an Appropriate Professional Institution (e.g. IET) to at least Associate working towards Chartered Engineering level and/or Masters or Bachelors Honours degree in relevant engineering discipline.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience of design and specification of a variety of HV and LV electrical systems for industrial or large scale commercial projects.

• District Energy (Construction and Adoption) projects at all stages of project development with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.

• Experience in the use of electrical system design, modelling tools and CAD.

• Extensive Knowledge and understanding of electrical Industry Standards, Codes of Practice, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and related Legislation.

• Experience in line management and professional development of junior engineers.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Able to produce reports, presentations and other written material to a very high standard and tailored to different audiences.

• Commercial awareness and knowledge of project management and contract management procedures.

• Ability in stakeholder management, negotiating, influencing and decision making.

Chronos Energy are looking to recruit a Project Director to lead major decarbonisation and energy infrastructure programmes., shape client relationships and deliver lasting impact.

We're looking for an experienced Project Director to take strategic and operational ownership of a key client programme or portfolio of projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving performance across cost, quality, programme, safety and client satisfaction while leading multi-disciplinary teams from design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

This role will support the delivery of a major programme within the trust, a live acute healthcare environment where maintaining operational continuity is critical. We are seeking a Project Director with a strong construction delivery background who can confidently lead complex projects through challenging site constraints, stakeholder demands and operational interfaces. Significant experience in construction management, programme coordination and the successful delivery of large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects is essential, alongside a strong understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations compliance, and site safety management systems (including RAMS and SMS). A valid CSCS card and SMSTS qualification (or equivalent) are required.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the successful delivery of complex engineering and energy projects worth up to £50m

• Acting as the senior point of contact for clients, building trusted strategic relationships

• Providing governance and leadership across commercial, financial, operational and QSHE performance

• Managing and developing Project Managers and Site Managers to create high-performing teams

• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability across project delivery

• Supporting business growth through client development, bids and future opportunities

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience leading major project portfolios within engineering, construction or energy environments

• Strong construction management and project delivery expertise on complex sites

• Strong commercial acumen with P&L responsibility and contract management expertise

• Experience managing senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary delivery teams

• In-depth knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts and the full EPC project lifecycle

• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, RAMS and site safety systems

• CSCS card and SMSTS (or equivalent) essential

• A passion for sustainability, Net Zero and delivering exceptional client outcomes

If you're a strategic leader with exceptional construction delivery experience who thrives on managing complex programmes, building strong relationships and driving sustainable change, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our growing Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team. Reporting into the regional delivery function, you will be responsible for developing, managing and controlling project programmes across a portfolio of decarbonisation, energy and infrastructure projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design, Procurement, Commercial and Operational teams, you will develop robust, logic-linked, cost and resource-loaded programmes that drive successful project delivery. You will play a key role in identifying programme risks, challenging assumptions, forecasting resource requirements and providing accurate reporting to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes from inception through to completion.

• Manage integrated master programmes across multiple concurrent projects.

• Produce and maintain cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules.

• Monitor progress, identify critical path risks and develop recovery plans where required.

• Support NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, compensation events and programme impact assessments.

• Lead programme reviews and provide planning expertise to project teams and stakeholders.

• Deliver accurate programme reporting, forecasting and performance analysis.

• Challenge project teams and subcontractors to improve programme certainty and delivery outcomes.

About You

• It’s essential that you have experience within Energy Performance Contracting, decarbonisation, M&E or building services projects.

• Advanced user of Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6.

• Proven experience managing complex construction, engineering, energy, utilities or infrastructure programmes.

• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme risk management and recovery planning.

• Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

• Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and drive accountability.

• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.

Desirable

• Project Controls experience.

• APM Planning & Scheduling Practitioner or PMI-SP qualification.

• Experience with Power BI, Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth, working on projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future. You'll have the chance to influence delivery, drive programme excellence and make a tangible impact across our project portfolio.

Suitable for candidates based in Manchester, Birmingham, Hatfield

Chronos Energy is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead electrical design across low-carbon systems and sustainable building upgrades, with a competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design for LV systems, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls

• Deliver designs across RIBA Stages 2–5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, and technical reports

• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs across electrical, mechanical, and energy systems

• Manage DNO applications, design risk, QA, and compliance sign-off

• Lead client and contractor technical discussions

• Mentor junior engineers and support team development

• Support bids, scopes of work, and fee proposals

Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

• CEng status or working towards

• Strong experience in sustainable retrofit and low-carbon technologies

• Proven expertise in solar PV, power systems, battery storage, and energy optimisation

• Strong knowledge of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE, PAS 2035, and UK Building Regulations

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM workflows, Revit desirable

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative low-carbon design solutions and would like to know more please contact us

Chronos Energy are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager for a client in the District Heating sector.

The chosen applicant will be working as an integral member of the District Heating delivery team, reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and successful delivery of a portfolio of district energy projects. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to required quality standards, while driving excellent customer service and seamless transition to Operations & Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, suppliers, contractors, and Project Managers

• Hold line management responsibility for Project Managers, ensuring performance, delivery, and development

• Coach and support Project Managers across the portfolio, driving best practice and consistency

• Oversee delivery of District heating projects, ensuring:

• Milestones and programme targets are met

• Projects are delivered to agreed cost, quality, and performance standards

• Provide leadership on complex, high-risk, or underperforming projects

• Ensure effective project close-out, including lessons learned and continuous improvement

• Champion a strong health and safety culture across all projects

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations

• Knowledge of Heat network Regulations

• Oversee audits, inspections, and safety performance

• Ensure adherence to company governance and regulatory requirements

• Own commercial performance across the portfolio, including:

  - Budget management and CVR forecasting

  - Cost-to-complete accuracy

  - Margin protection and optimisation

  - Lead contract development, negotiation, and administration

  - Oversee change management and compensation events

  - Manage risks, issues, opportunities, and financial exposure

• Responsible for the design and build of:

  - Energy centres

  - Distribution pipe networks

  - HIU installations and connections

  - Ensure quality across installation, commissioning, and handover

  - Support innovation, constructability, and value engineering

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Energy, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• APM project management qualification (or equivalent)

Required Skills

• Strong experience delivering District energy / heat network projects, including low-carbon heat technologies

• Proven experience across:

  - Full project lifecycle management

  - Commercial and financial management (including budgeting and forecasting)

  - Working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Solid understanding of:

  - Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations

  - Heat network regulations, standards, and industry best practice

  - Contract management principles and practices

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability

• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

• Strong commercial and financial acumen

• Proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects using tools such as Microsoft Project

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical thinking, risk management, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and performance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on driving best practice and efficiency

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence over high-value engineering and construction projects?

We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our regional delivery team, taking ownership of the commercial, financial and contractual management of complex projects from inception through to final account.

Working closely with Regional Commercial Managers, Project Directors, Project Managers and Design Teams, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting commercial performance, managing risk and driving successful project delivery.

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering technically challenging projects that support the UK's transition to a more sustainable future.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you'll lead the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered profitably while maintaining strong client relationships and contractual compliance.

You'll be a trusted commercial advisor to project teams, providing leadership, commercial insight and strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of allocated projects.

• Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasts and financial performance reviews.

• Prepare and negotiate client valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and account management.

• Manage commercial risk, change control and contractual compliance.

• Work collaboratively with operational and design teams to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate project risks.

• Provide commercial support and guidance to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

• Support continuous improvement across commercial processes and project delivery.

About You

You'll be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and a proven ability to manage complex construction or engineering projects.

You'll have:

• A recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or equivalent)

• Significant Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within M&E, MEP, building services, refurbishment or infrastructure projects

• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract

• Experience managing subcontract procurement, commercial reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts

• Excellent commercial acumen with the confidence to influence project and business decisions

• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders

  
  

Experience working on projects valued between £2m–£20m and using commercial systems such as COINS, SAP, Oracle or Navision would be advantageous.