Energy & Decarbonisation Programme Lead (Public Sector)

Job summary

Job Title: Energy & Decarbonisation Programme Lead (Public Sector) Location: Can be based from any of our offices UK Wide Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About us: We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative professionals and we employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team. Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. Overview of the role: Our specialist Energy & Decarbonisation group is expanding in response to significant public sector investment in Net Zero infrastructure. We are seeking a commercially astute and technically credible professional who can both originate new opportunities and lead the delivery of complex decarbonisation programmes across the UK public sector. This is a hybrid business development and programme leadership role for someone who understands the market, funding landscape, procurement pathways, and delivery risks of public sector energy transition projects. You will work with local authorities, NHS Trusts, education estates, central government bodies, and housing providers to translate Net Zero strategies into fundable, compliant, and deliverable programmes. Key Responsibilities: Client & Market Development (Business Growth) Proactively identify and develop new opportunities across the public sector decarbonisation market Build relationships with estates, sustainability, and capital programme leaders Support and lead bid development, framework call-offs, and proposal submissions Contribute to development of new service lines, sectors, and technology offers Maintain strong understanding of the UK policy, funding, and framework landscape Programme & Project Leadership Lead the end-to-end delivery of decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes Manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and delivery risk Provide senior client liaison and governance reporting Translate strategies and audits into structured, deliverable programmes Oversee project lifecycle stages: strategy feasibility business case procurement construction performance monitoring Technical & Commercial Advisory Provide advisory services on: Low-carbon heat (heat pumps, heat networks, electrification) Whole-building retrofit (fabric first, MEP optimisation) On-site renewables and storage Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) models Lead development of funding business cases Support financial modelling and investment appraisal Advise on risk allocation, delivery models, and commercial structuring Procurement & Contract Management Develop scopes for retrofit, low-carbon heat, and infrastructure works Support use of public sector frameworks including: CCS RE:FIT SCAPE Pagabo NHS SBS Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations Stakeholder & Governance Management Coordinate technical, commercial, estates, finance, and leadership stakeholders Present complex information to non-technical audiences Support decision-making at Board and committee level Manage delivery assurance, reporting, and performance verification Candidate Profile We are looking for a market-aware, delivery-focused professional who combines technical understanding with commercial credibility and strong client skills. Essential Experience Significant experience delivering energy or decarbonisation programmes in the public sector or built environment Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects Experience converting technical analysis into deliverable, investable programmes Strong understanding of: UK Net Zero policy & public sector drivers Funding mechanisms and capital governance processes Public procurement and framework-based delivery Strong data interpretation and asset planning capability Excellent client-facing communication and relationship skills Demonstrated involvement in business development, bids, or opportunity origination Desirable Experience with Energy Performance Contracting or RE:FIT-style delivery Background in engineering, building services, energy management, or infrastructure Financial modelling / business case development experience Knowledge of heat networks, retrofit delivery at scale, or estate-wide decarbonisation Benefits: Hybrid working Salary sacrifice schemes (EV, Cycle to Work, Holiday Purchase) Cashback health plan Volunteer day To Apply: Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Please summarise what you can bring to the role and your salary expectation. Only those invited to interview will receive a response Candidates with experience of: Energy Programme Manager, Energy Project Manager, Public Sector Project Lead, Built Environment Programme Lead, Decarbonisation Programme Head may also be considered for this role.