Senior Director of Energy Efficiency Strategy & Innovation (Immediately joiners preferred)

Bilfinger Berger SE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Director of Energy Efficiency Strategy & Innovation in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on strategic energy management, stakeholder engagement, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should have over 20 years of experience in energy management with a strong emphasis on large-scale projects. Essential certifications include CEM and ISO 50001. This position requires onsite work in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of operational work experience.
• 14 years in energy management, with at least 10 years in leadership.
• Experience with ESCO/EPC contracts and performance-based models.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and manage a high-performing team.
• Develop energy and decarbonization strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee implementation of retrofit projects.

Skills

Strategic vision and leadership

Strong financial and commercial skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Project management skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

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

Senior Director of Energy Efficiency Strategy & Innovation (Immediately joiners preferred)

BTME_Abu Dhabi office, AZ, AE, 00000

Onsite Work

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!

Objectives

The Senior Director of Energy Efficiency Strategy & Innovation 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.

The role spans audit > IGA > design > implementation support > M&V to deliver guaranteed/shared savings under ESCO contracts and Clients 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.
• Report progress to executive management and external stakeholders.

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.
• 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 20 years of operational work experience, including 14 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.
• 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.