Senior Energy Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join their mission of decarbonising urban infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the planning and execution of capital works within low-carbon heat networks. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring projects align with sustainability goals while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about low-carbon technologies and want to make a meaningful impact in the energy transition, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in engineering (mechanical, electrical, energy systems).
• Experience in delivering infrastructure or energy projects, knowledge of heat networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of capital projects including system upgrades and low-carbon transitions.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and delivery partners.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Low-Carbon Technologies

Education

Degree in Engineering

Relevant Qualification in Energy Systems

Job description

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Our client is a forward-thinking heat network owner and operator, committed to driving the decarbonisation of urban infrastructure. Backed by long-term institutional investors and guided by an experienced leadership team, the company designs, builds, and operates low-carbon heat networks that serve residential, commercial, and public sector customers. With a clear mission to deliver resilient and sustainable heating, they play a vital role in supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

We are now seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join the team and support the successful delivery of decarbonisation and optimisation initiatives across an existing portfolio of heat networks. This is a technically focused role, where you’ll contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of capital works—ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with long-term sustainability goals. It’s an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the low-carbon energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of capital projects including system upgrades, low-carbon transitions, and interconnection works
• Define project scopes, assess feasibility, and collaborate with engineering and asset management teams
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and other delivery partners
• Track progress against programme, cost, and quality metrics, ensuring high standards are maintained
• Contribute to the company’s net-zero strategy by ensuring technical solutions support decarbonisation goals

Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, energy systems)
• Experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects—knowledge of heat networks, CHP, HVAC or similar is a plus
• Confident coordinating contractors, consultants, and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Passion for low-carbon technologies and the transition to sustainable energy