Group Technical Manager (Energy Efficiency & Sustainability)

LHC Procurement Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £66,189 per annum

Birthday day off

Volunteer leave 1.5 days per year

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Job summary

LHC Procurement Group is seeking a credible technical leader to drive energy efficiency, decarbonisation and retrofit frameworks across public sector organisations in the UK. You will shape standards, advise on funding opportunities, and influence national procurement practices for sustainable buildings.

You’ll provide strategic leadership to ensure frameworks remain innovative and compliant with market needs, while engaging stakeholders and representing the organisation at industry events to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building energy performance and carbon reduction.
• Experience delivering retrofit and sustainability programmes.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of energy efficiency and retrofit frameworks.
• Provide strategic technical leadership on retrofit, decarbonisation and Net Zero initiatives.
• Monitor government funding opportunities to maximise retrofit investment.
• Represent LHC Procurement Group at industry events and working groups.
• Develop technical specifications, performance standards and procurement criteria with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Energy performance expertise

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

PAS 2035/2038 qualifications

Degree in energy efficiency or sustainability

Job description

Help shape the future of retrofit and decarbonisation across the UK

At LHC Procurement Group, we're improving lives and places through quality procurement solutions. As a not-for-profit organisation with a 60-year legacy, we work with public sector organisations across the UK to deliver better buildings, homes and communities.

We're now looking for a highly credible technical leader to drive our energy efficiency, decarbonisation and retrofit frameworks.

This is more than a technical role.

You'll be the subject matter expert behind the frameworks, standards and strategies that help public sector organisations tackle some of the UK's biggest built environment challenges. From shaping innovative procurement solutions to advising on funding opportunities and emerging legislation, you'll play a key role in influencing how sustainable buildings are delivered nationwide.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead the development and evolution of our energy efficiency and retrofit frameworks, ensuring they remain innovative, compliant and aligned with market needs

You'll also:

• Provide strategic technical leadership on retrofit, decarbonisation and Net Zero initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to colleagues, clients and suppliers on energy performance and sustainability solutions
• Monitor and interpret government funding opportunities, helping organisations maximise investment in retrofit and decarbonisation programmes
• Represent LHC Procurement Group at industry events, conferences and working groups, strengthening our reputation as a leading voice in the sector
• Support the development of technical specifications, performance standards and procurement criteria that deliver measurable outcomes for public sector clients

About you

You're an experienced built environment professional with a strong track record in energy efficiency, retrofit or sustainability-led improvement programmes.

You'll bring:

• Deep technical knowledge of building energy performance and carbon reduction
• Practical understanding of retrofit delivery, construction projects and stakeholder management
• PAS 2035/2038 qualifications and experience with a technical qualification related to energy efficiency and sustainability
• The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and represent an organisation externally
• A passion for innovation and helping shape the future of sustainable procurement and building improvement

At LHCPG, the work we do has real impact. You’ll be joining us in this rare opportunity to influence procurement, policy and best practise at a national level. We're a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation that helps improve lives and places across communities in the UK. In return, you'll enjoy a supportive culture, opportunities to develop your career and a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both inside and outside of work.

Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:

• Salary of £66,189 per annum
• An extra day off for your birthday
• 1.5 days of volunteering leave per year
• Monthly wellbeing allowance

After successful completion of probation:

• Private medical cover and health cash plan
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Retail discounts and additional lifestyle benefits

Key dates:

• Virtual first-stage interviews: w/c 21st September 2026
• In person final-stage interviews: w/c 5th October2026