Energy and Carbon Project Lead

Redstone Search Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority seeks an Energy and Carbon Project Lead to oversee sustainability initiatives across its commercial property estate. This strategic role involves leading energy projects, managing lifecycle planning, and ensuring compliance with energy strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental fields and be capable of delivering efficiency improvements.

Benefits

17% pension contribution

Flexible hours

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• Experience with sustainability and building management systems required.
• Understanding of contract management processes essential.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead building-related energy and carbon projects across the operational estate.
• Act as subject matter expert on sustainability and building systems.
• Oversee lifecycle maintenance, budgeting, and procurement for energy schemes.

Skills

Sustainability

Project Management

Communication

Education

Background in Environmental, Engineering, Building Services, or Construction

Job description

Energy and Carbon Project Lead (Commercial Property Focus)

Salary: £49,500 - £52,835 (P3 band, upper end includes performance-related pay)

Start Date: Conditional offer allows start within 2-3 weeks

Location: Hybrid (on-site typically one day per week)

Mileage: 45p per mile for site visits

Benefits: 17% pension contribution, flexible hours, strong team culture

Panoramic Associates are supporting a local authority to recruit an Energy and Carbon Project Lead to oversee sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across their commercial property estate. This is a strategic role focused on project delivery, lifecycle planning, and technical leadership on carbon reduction schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead building-related energy and carbon projects across the operational estate
• Act as subject matter expert on sustainability and building systems
• Oversee lifecycle maintenance, budgeting, and procurement for energy schemes
• Support contract management
• Review energy-related business cases and ensure compliance with legislation and the council's Energy Strategy
• Identify and deliver efficiency and cost-saving opportunities across the estate

Candidate Requirements:

• Background in Environmental, Engineering, Building Services, or Construction
• Experience with sustainability and building management systems
• Understanding of contract management processes
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
• Cultural fit is key - technical skills can be developed if needed

Interview Process:

Initial phone call followed by face-to-face interview. Interviews are ongoing, but offers cannot be made until 25th July.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further.