Energy Solutions Engineer

Johnson Controls; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is looking for an expert to lead transformative healthcare projects in Chester, England. The role involves delivering Energy Performance Contracting solutions, ensuring technical oversight, and collaborating with customers to meet sustainability goals. Ideal candidates will possess experience in developing technical solutions and an understanding of energy conservation measures. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model, with regular travel across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company vehicle

Paid holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits including pension and life assurance

Training aligned to company values

Qualifications

• Experience in energy performance contracting solutions.
• Strong understanding of Solar PV, ASHPs, and BMS optimisation.
• Ability to produce investment-grade proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Energy Performance Contracting solutions.
• Design and validate technical solutions.
• Conduct on-site technical and quality audits.

Skills

Developing and managing technical solutions

Understanding energy conservation measures

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead transformative healthcare projects that drive sustainability and help achieve Net Zero? Join Asset Plus, part of Johnson Controls—global leaders in energy efficiency and carbon‑reduction solutions. We deliver cutting‑edge decarbonisation strategies that help organisations meet ambitious sustainability goals. This is a hybrid role, with regular weekly travel to customer sites across the UK to support programme delivery and client engagement.

What you will do

You will support the delivery of Energy Performance Contracting solutions that help customers meet and exceed their sustainability and decarbonisation goals. Working closely with Business Development, Delivery, and Measurement & Verification teams, you will design and validate technical solutions that deliver guaranteed carbon, energy, and cost savings. You’ll collaborate directly with customers to understand their requirements and ensure proposed measures are both practical and achievable. You will report to the Operations Manager and contribute to successful programme outcomes through strong technical oversight and clear communication.

How you will do it

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Operations Manager to continuously review and improve programme performance


• Monitor and report any technical deviations impacting guaranteed savings


• Take ownership of technical elements across large‑scale energy performance programmes


• Conduct on‑site technical and quality audits to ensure installations meet design intent


• Carry out technical surveys, producing clear proposals and reports tailored to client and stakeholder needs

What we look for

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing technical solutions that achieve guaranteed energy, carbon, and financial savings


• Strong understanding of key energy conservation measures including Solar PV, ASHPs, LED upgrades, and BMS optimisation


• Knowledge of Measurement & Verification and IPMVP principles


• Ability to produce high‑level appraisals and investment‑grade proposals


• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels


• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present technical information to non‑technical audiences

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company vehicle


• Paid holidays and sick pay


• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, EAP, referral scheme, retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and discounts on JCI products


• Extensive product and cross‑training opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative team culture


• Clear career pathways and development opportunities


• Commitment to Zero Harm safety culture


• Access to Business Resource Groups


• Training aligned to JCI values