Director of Energy Efficiency Project (Immediate joiners preferred)

Bilfinger; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consultancy firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director of Energy Efficiency Project to oversee energy audits and lead renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of operational experience in energy management, with at least 10 years in a leadership position. This role demands strategic vision and advanced knowledge of energy management systems, ensuring success in delivering large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years operational experience, including 12 in energy management.
• 10+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in large-scale energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain energy and decarbonization strategy.
• Oversee energy audits and integrate renewable energy.
• Evaluate and select ESCO partners.

Skills

Energy auditing

Data analysis

Report writing

Project management

Team management

Renewable energy expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

ISO certification

Renewable energy certification

Solarization certification

Building energy performance certification

Facility management certification

Environment certification

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Overview

In the Middle East, Bilfinger is one of the leading service providers of engineering and consultancy services, project management, construction, maintenance O&M and life cycle services. We enhance the efficiency of our client’s assets, ensure a high level of availability and reduce maintenance costs. With our 4. employees, we are a leading German corporation where engineering excellence, safety and quality are part of our DNA. With four entities in the Middle East (Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East, Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Emirates, Babcock Borsig Service Arabia, Babcock Borsig Steinmüller Kuwait) and over 10 offices across the region, we offer job opportunities that allow you to utilize all your knowledge and experience.

Are you looking for a chance to put your skills to their best-possible use? Then we have what you are looking for!

Position

Director of Energy Efficiency Project (Immediate joiners preferred)

Objectives

The role spans audit → IGA → design → implementation support → M&V to deliver guaranteed / shared savings under ESCO.

Scope of Services

• Develop and maintain the energy and decarbonization strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1–3), IGAs, and ECM identification across all facilities.
• Approve technical specifications, BOQs, and RFPs for ESCO and direct procurement.
• Evaluate and select ESCO partners; ensure alignment of scope with performance guarantees.
• Ensure robust M&V (IPMVP Options A–D) and reporting of verified savings.
• Lead integration of renewable energy, EV charging, and advanced energy management systems.
• Report progress to executive management and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of energy auditing, M&V, and energy management systems.
• Proficient in data analysis, report writing, and dashboard creation (Power BI, MS Office).
• Experience with technical tools for energy measurement and diagnostics.
• Project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and vendor management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is mandatory.
• Additional certification in ISO is mandatory.
• Additional certification in renewable energy is mandatory.
• Additional certification in solarization is mandatory.
• Building energy performance certification is mandatory.
• Facility management certification (minimum passing the TA’ASEESY – foundation in facility management) and experience is mandatory.
• Additional certification in environment is mandatory.
• Strategic vision and leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of energy management systems, auditing, and M&V.
• Proficient in report writing.
• Project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and vendor management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Project and team management.

Experience

• A minimum of 20 years of operational work experience, including 12 years in energy management, with at least 10 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale energy efficiency and retrofit project.
• Experience with ESCO / EPC contracts and performance-based models.
• Experience in retrofitting petrol stations using the ESCO mechanism in Abu Dhabi is mandatory.
• Experience with solar project managing PPA in the petrol stations industry.
• Experience in facility management is mandatory.
• Experience in deployment energy management platform through IOT for monitoring and controlling Energy is mandatory.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating tender, RFP, contract, MOU and IGA is mandatory.

Other Requirements

• Valid driving license
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Abu Dhabi residency is mandatory

To apply, please submit your CV in English through the system, containing as a minimum your contact details, education level, relevant experience and earliest possible start date.