Principal Energy Assessor

Allen & York; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Professional development support

Funded memberships

Job summary

Allen & York Ltd is hiring a Principal Energy Consultant to lead energy assessments and sustainability projects across the UK. This position allows hybrid work with required UK travel, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in ESOS and SECR compliance, excellent report-writing skills, and the ability to build client relationships. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering ESOS assessments.
• Strong understanding of SECR requirements and greenhouse gas reporting.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESOS assessments and conduct site audits.
• Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using GHG Protocol.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

ESOS assessments

SECR compliance

Energy data analysis

Report writing

Microsoft Excel

Education

ESOS Lead Assessor accreditation

Chartered status

ISO 50001 experience

Job description

Principal Energy Consultant

Location: Flexible / Hybrid – UK-wide travel required.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Energy Consultant to join a growing Energy Services team within a leading independent energy consultancy. This client-facing role will focus on delivering Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) assessments, Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) compliance services, and wider carbon reporting and sustainability projects for organisations across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ESOS assessments, conduct site audits, analyse energy data, prepare high-quality reports, and provide practical recommendations to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
• Deliver ESOS audits, prepare SECR disclosures, calculate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions using GHG Protocol methodologies, support clients with net‑zero strategies, and contribute to voluntary reporting frameworks.
• Build strong client relationships, attend meetings and site visits across the UK, support business development activities, and mentor junior consultants within the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering ESOS assessments and a strong understanding of SECR requirements, greenhouse gas reporting, and energy data analysis.
• Excellent report‑writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• ESOS Lead Assessor accreditation; chartered status (or progress towards it); experience with ISO 50001 or Carbon Reduction Plans is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave, pension contributions, professional development support, and funded memberships.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile and impactful sustainability programmes within a collaborative and supportive environment.

EEO Statement

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