Head of Energy & Sustainability Programs (Immediately joiners preferred)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Energy & Sustainability Programs. The successful candidate will manage energy efficiency initiatives, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in business management, mandatory certifications in energy management, and significant leadership experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence sustainable practices in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of operational work experience, including 10 years in energy management.
• At least 8 years in a leadership position.
• Experience in retrofitting petrol stations using the ESCO mechanism in Abu Dhabi is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and manage a high-performing team to deliver energy efficiency targets.
• Develop and maintain the energy and decarbonization strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee energy audits and evaluate ESCO partners.

Skills

Strategic vision and leadership

Strong financial and commercial skills

Advanced knowledge of energy management systems

Proficient in report writing

Excellent communication skills in English

Project management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certification in ISO 50001

Certification in renewable energy

Certification in solarization

Building energy performance certification

Facility management certification

Certification in environment

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!

Head of Energy & Sustainability Programs (Immediately joiners preferred)

Objectives

The Head of Energy & Sustainability Programs 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 clients leadership in sustainability and operational excellence.

The role spans audit → IGA → design → implementation support → M&V to deliver guaranteed / shared savings under ESCO contracts and client's standards

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.

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
• o 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

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic vision and leadership.
• Strong financial and commercial skills.
• Advanced knowledge of energy management systems, auditing, and M&V.
• Proficient in report writing
• Project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication skills in English (knowledge of Arabic).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Project and team management.

Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of operational work experience, including 10 years in energy management, with at least 8 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale energy efficiency and retrofit project.
• 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 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.

Tebodin Middle East Ltd. Branch UAE

Engineering

Permanent

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Engineering