Paul McCarren

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ABOUT PAUL MCCARREN

I am a forward-thinking business leader with decades of experience in engineering, utilities, and renewable energy. As CEO, I’ve built and scaled multiple companies from start-up to multi-million-pound enterprises, winning and delivering more than £500m of energy infrastructure projects across the UK.My track record includes:Delivering large-scale district heating, solar, battery storage, and smart grid projects.Leading £300m+ funding partnerships, including Macquarie, to unlock major energy programmes.Building secured order books across M&E, utilities, and renewables.Growing teams from a handful of staff to 200+ employees, with sustainable profitability.Developing strategic partnerships with blue-chip organisations, local authorities, utilities, and investors.Today, I serve as a Non-Executive Director and advisor, helping businesses in the M&E and renewable sectors to scale strategically, strengthen governance, and access high-value contracts. I am particularly focused on helping ambitious companies capitalise on the UK’s transition to net zero through funded, innovative, and scalable energy solutions. I’m passionate about combining commercial acumen with technical delivery, fostering strong leadership teams, and creating long-term value for stakeholders.