Director of Energy Efficiency Project (Immediate joiners preferred)

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking a Director of Energy Efficiency Project in Abu Dhabi. The candidate must have a strong background in energy management, extensive experience in leadership roles, and various mandatory certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing audits, program delivery, and ensuring strategies for reducing energy consumption are met. This role requires excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of operational experience, 12 in energy management.
• At least 10 years in leadership roles.
• Experience managing large portfolios and teams.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and manage a team for energy efficiency projects.
• Oversee energy audits and project implementations.
• Develop energy strategies and manage compliance.

Skills

Energy auditing expertise

Data analysis and report writing

Project management

Excellent English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

ISO 50001 certification

Renewable energy certification

Solarization certification

Building energy performance certification

Facility management certification

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

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 4,000 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!

Director of Energy Efficiency Project (Immediate joiners preferred)

Objectives

The Director of Energy Efficiency Project is responsible for setting the vision, building and managing a high‑performing team, and delivering portfolio‑wide energy efficiency and GHG emission intensity reduction targets. The role covers strategic planning, program delivery, ESCO management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring client leadership in sustainability and operational excellence.

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.
• Oversee implementation, commissioning, and retro‑commissioning of retrofit projects.
• 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.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• 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 50001 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.

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 projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large teams and complex portfolios.
• 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 of 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.

Any applicant must be aware that the selection of candidates is at the sole discretion of the employer. Applicants will not receive any communication unless they are selected for an interview. Only applicants that have responded to vacancies through the online form will be considered.