Energy Specialist - Decarbonisation

NHS Property Services Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

8 bank holidays

Smarter working policy

Professional development

Smart Pension up to 6%

Flexible benefits

Colleague Assistance

Job summary

NHS Property Services Ltd in the United Kingdom is recruiting an Energy Specialist - Decarbonisation to lead decarbonisation and energy‑efficiency assessments across priority properties, identifying viable technologies and costed recommendations that reduce carbon and improve energy performance.

This 18‑month fixed‑term, hybrid role offers a competitive salary from £51,000 per year, with bonus eligibility, plus benefits and flexible working options to support colleagues' wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decarbonisation technologies and energy efficiency best practices.
• Experience conducting energy and decarbonisation surveys across varied property types.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct decarbonisation and energy-efficiency assessments across priority NHSPS properties.
• Produce clear technical reports and recommendations for deliverable projects.
• Review designs to meet compliance, standards and operational needs.
• Advise on feasibility, costs, benefits and enabling works for low/zero-carbon tech.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical decarbonisation solutions.
• Ensure governance, standards and best practices are upheld during planning and implementation.
• Contribute to policy development supporting consistent delivery of low-carbon systems.
• Monitor risks and progress, supporting reporting and continuous improvement.
• Report incidents and ensure required training for responsible managers.

Skills

Decarbonisation

Energy efficiency

Technical reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow and Keep Great People, we continue to strengthen how we deliver safe, sustainable and financially responsible services across our estate.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and forward‑thinking Energy Specialist - Decarbonisation. This role is perfect for someone passionate about sustainability, skilled in technical assessment, and motivated by the chance to shape the future of a national estate through low‑carbon innovation.

About the Role

As a Decarbonisation Specialist, you will play a central role in driving NHSPS’s transition to a low‑carbon, energy‑efficient estate. You will lead decarbonisation and energy‑efficiency assessments across priority properties, identifying viable technologies and opportunities that reduce carbon emissions and improve energy performance. You’ll provide expert technical guidance, ensuring low‑ and zero‑carbon solutions are accurately assessed, operationally suitable, and integrated into future project plans. A key part of the role is working with the Energy Specialist – Net Zero Strategy to develop a robust pipeline of decarbonisation projects that supports NHSPS in meeting its long‑term sustainability commitments. This is a unique opportunity to influence environmental performance at scale, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to the long‑term resilience of the NHS estate.

Who You Are

You are a technically strong sustainability professional with deep knowledge of decarbonisation technologies and energy efficiency. You have experience is conducting energy and decarbonisation surveys across varying property types and sizes and identifying suitable, costed recommendations and savings. You’re confident translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable recommendations and enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring strong analytical skills, a solutions‑focused mindset, and the ability to ensure technical standards and governance are consistently upheld. You’re motivated by the challenge of delivering meaningful carbon reduction across a diverse national estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct decarbonisation and energy‑efficiency assessments across priority NHSPS properties, identifying viable technologies and improvement opportunities.
• Produce clear, high‑quality technical reports and recommendations that can be developed into deliverable projects.
• Review project plans to ensure designs and specifications meet compliance, technical standards and operational requirements.
• Advise on the feasibility, costs, benefits and enabling works associated with low‑ and zero‑carbon technologies.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, operationally sound decarbonisation solutions.
• Ensure technical governance, standards and best practice are upheld throughout planning and implementation.
• Contribute to the development of policies, processes and guidance that support consistent delivery of low‑carbon systems.
• Monitor risks, performance and progress, supporting reporting requirements and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, investigated within agreed timeframes, and that responsible managers are supported and trained where required.

Where you’ll be

This is an 18‑month fixed‑term, hybrid role, ideally based in the South of England to support our existing Energy Specialist – Decarbonisation colleague who is based in Manchester. The salary is from £51,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility.

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option of buying additional weeks’ leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution to which the company will contribute up to 6%
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being responsible for business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know — we’re here to help

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.