Divisonal Manager - Contract

About PACE

PACE shares the vision of a zero carbon energy future. Our mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition by connecting purpose-driven talent with the organisations shaping a more sustainable world.

We partner with investors, developers, utilities, IPPs and advisory firms across Renewables, Energy Storage, New Nuclear and Clean Energy Finance, supporting projects across the full lifecycle. From concept and investment through to delivery, commissioning and long-term operations.

Built on industry experience dating back to 2011, we are committed to clean recruitment: a people first, headhunt led approach where integrity matters and long term relationships always outweigh short term outcomes.

The Role

We are hiring a Divisional Manager – Contract to scale and professionalise PACE’s Clean Energy contract offering.

This is not a start from zero brief. We have an established client base across nuclear, renewables and advanced infrastructure, with active demand for contract support. The opportunity is to take that traction and build it into a structured, high-performing division with clear commercial ownership.

You will sit at the centre of project delivery, supporting clients across engineering, construction, commissioning and operations with flexible, compliant and high quality contract solutions.

You will have ownership of strategy, revenue and standards, working closely with PACE leadership while retaining autonomy over execution.

What You’ll Be Doing

Divisional Leadership

• Scale and structure PACE’s existing contract capability
• Develop clear processes, standards and delivery models
• Build a high performing team as revenue grows

Client Partnership

• Work with developers, utilities, OEMs, EPCs and IPPs across Clean Energy
• Advise on interim and contract resourcing throughout the project lifecycle
• Convert existing relationships into repeat contract frameworks

Commercial Ownership

• Full P&L responsibility for the contract division
• Own pricing, contractor models and margin discipline
• Forecast pipeline and drive growth strategy

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance across IR35, PSC and contractor frameworks
• Maintain high standards of contractor care and delivery quality
• Introduce scalable systems to support multi project environments

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record leading and scaling a contract desk/department
• Strong experience in Renewables, Infrastructure or Clean Energy projects
• Commercially confident and delivery focused
• Someone who wants to build something meaningful

What You’ll Get

• Genuine divisional ownership with board-level visibility
• Access to an established Clean Energy client base
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Hybrid working from Waterloo
• A values led, specialist business operating at the forefront of energy transition

Timing matters. Clean energy deployment is accelerating, and project based hiring demand is increasing. This is an opportunity to step into a platform with momentum and scale it properly.

At PACE, we care about getting it right. For our clients, our candidates and our people. If this aligns with how you work and what you value, we’d like to hear from you.