Energy Officer

Job Title: Energy Officer

Reporting to; Director of Property Estates & Technical Services

Location: Dublin 15 (Dublin with site visits in Limerick, Tipperary 2-3 times monthly)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: €60,000 - €65000 plus mileage (Note; In line with public sector pay policy, candidates without previous public sector experience will typically be appointed at the first point of the relevant salary scale)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading national healthcare and social services provider for a highly skilled and motivated Energy Officer. This is an exciting and strategic opportunity for an individual seeking a senior role within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.

The Energy Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive energy management framework, ensuring optimal energy performance across a diverse estate. This includes the management of energy systems, renewable energy initiatives, and compliance with sustainability regulations. You will play a critical leadership role in shaping and embedding energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies into the organisation's core operations and culture. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including technical services, estates, operations, and sustainability units, the post holder will drive real and measurable improvements in energy performance and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the organisation's energy management strategy across healthcare and support service facilities.
- Monitor and report on energy consumption, identify opportunities for efficiency and lead behavioural change programmes.
- Establish and support Energy and Green Teams across multiple sites.
- Deliver user education and energy awareness programmes to encourage sustainable energy behaviours.
- Oversee the development and delivery of registers of opportunity for energy and carbon reduction projects.
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of energy-related capital works, both minor and major.
- Provide technical advice on energy performance, energy-efficient design (EED), and decarbonisation strategies.
- Support the organisation's compliance with energy legislation, standards, and sustainability objectives.
- Collaborate on the preparation of environmental management plans and sustainability policies.
- Drive funding applications and ensure projects meet procurement and regulatory standards.
- Provide leadership and management oversight to contractors and internal project staff.
- Participate in the development of local property strategies and align infrastructure improvements with energy efficiency goals.

Key Requirements

Essential Experience:

- Proven experience in energy management, ideally within healthcare, property, public sector, or large-scale organisations.
- Track record in leading sustainability, decarbonisation, and/or behavioural energy change initiatives.
- Experience with capital works project planning and delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong understanding of energy systems, renewable technologies, and environmental legislation.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet key performance targets.
- Familiarity with public procurement processes and relevant health & safety standards.
- High level of ICT proficiency and report writing skills.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Energy Management (level 8 minimum), Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy / Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Professional membership of a recognised body (e.g. Energy Institute, Engineers Ireland, CIBSE).
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Additional Information

- This post is primarily based in Dublin with travel to Limerick and North Tipperary.
- Flexible working model
- This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on energy performance and sustainability within the health and social care sector.
- This is initially a 2 year Fixed Term Contract directly with our client with potential for extension or permanency

How to Apply

If you're an experienced energy professional ready to lead impactful change in a values-led and mission-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

CV and application to; [email protected] Closing date; Sept 18th 2025

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