Energy Specialist - Net Zero Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Smarter Working Policy

Performance bonus up to 10%

Training and development opportunities

Smart Pension up to 6%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

NHS Property Services Ltd is seeking an Energy Specialist - Net Zero Strategy to lead decarbonisation initiatives and shape the NHS estate's low-carbon transition at scale.

You will manage surveys, coordinate suppliers, and translate technical outputs into actionable proposals, helping build long-term energy efficiency programmes and mitigate project risks across a national estate.

Qualifications

• Technically strong sustainability or energy professional with deep decarbonisation expertise.
• Understanding of energy performance and carbon-reduction strategies.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and translate into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the decarbonisation survey programme across the NHSPS estate.
• Coordinate procurement, onboarding and management of specialist suppliers.
• Plan and manage all aspects of survey delivery, including scheduling, access and documentation.
• Review survey outputs to identify feasible energy-efficiency measures and decarbonisation opportunities.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable proposals and project recommendations.
• Support the development of multi-year decarbonisation and energy-efficiency programmes.
• Track and mitigate risks associated with project development and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying new technologies and methods to reduce carbon emissions.
• Ensure incidents are reported and managed within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Decarbonisation

Energy performance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

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 an Energy Specialist - Net Zero Strategy a forward-thinking professional who is passionate about sustainability and motivated by the challenge of helping the NHS transition to a low-carbon future.

About the Role

As an Energy Specialist - Net Zero Strategy, you will play a vital role in shaping NHSPS's decarbonisation journey. You'll lead the development and delivery of our decarbonisation survey programme, ensuring that every assessment is robust, accurate and aligned with our long-term sustainability commitments. You'll work closely with the Decarbonisation Specialists to manage their survey delivery, review their technical outputs and translate findings into clear, actionable proposals. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll help build multi-year programmes of energy and carbon-reduction projects that support our net zero ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to influence environmental performance at scale and contribute to the long-term resilience of the NHS estate.

Who You Are

You're a technically strong sustainability or energy professional with a deep understanding of decarbonisation, energy performance and carbon-reduction strategies. You're confident analysing complex technical information, turning insights into practical recommendations and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring strong organisational skills, a solutions-focused mindset and a passion for driving continuous improvement across a diverse national estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the decarbonisation survey programme across the NHSPS estate to be delivered by the Decarbonisation Specialists.
• Coordinate procurement, onboarding and management of specialist suppliers.
• Plan and manage all aspects of survey delivery, including scheduling, access and documentation.
• Review survey outputs to identify feasible energy-efficiency measures and decarbonisation opportunities.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable proposals and project recommendations.
• Support the development of multi-year decarbonisation and energy-efficiency programmes.
• Track and mitigate risks associated with project development and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying new technologies, methods and opportunities to reduce carbon emissions.
• 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 a hybrid, 18-month fixed-term role with flexible working and based at one of our Regional Hubs. 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.
• Performance based Bonus, up to 10% of base salary.
• 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.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

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