Senior Energy Engineer

Veolia Group; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Car/Car allowance

Company pension

Bonus

Health benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Veolia Group in the UK is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join our Technical Department's Energy team in Rugby. This role blends technical energy expertise with commercial insight to drive decarbonisation across NHS hospitals, industry, and district heating networks.

You will develop energy solutions, use advanced modelling tools, contribute to bid strategies, and lead continuous improvement across multiple sites, delivering energy audits and surveys while supporting major decarbonisation

Qualifications

• Must have experience in energy/building services projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and industrial energy systems.
• Ability to manage design concepts and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of energy projects up to £10m using advanced modelling to optimise CHP, heat pumps and HVAC assets.
• Lead technology innovation by evaluating decarbonisation technologies and business models.
• Contribute to bid-winning strategies and financial models for contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing KPIs and improving operational efficiency.
• Deliver decarbonisation surveys and energy audits across sectors.

Skills

Energy modelling

Decarbonisation knowledge

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia benefits (Pension, Bonus, Car/Car Allowance) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Rugby, hybrid working with some travel to customer sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. We're seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join our Technical Department's Energy team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of energy innovation and decarbonisation, working on high-value projects ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of pounds. You'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge energy solutions across diverse sectors including NHS hospitals, industrial facilities, and district heating networks. As a Senior Energy Engineer, you'll combine technical expertise with commercial acumen to drive operational excellence and identify energy‑saving opportunities. You'll work with advanced modelling tools to evaluate emerging technologies like carbon capture, support major decarbonisation projects, and influence key stakeholder decisions. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on sustainability while working with a dynamic team across multiple sites, shaping the future of energy efficiency and environmental performance.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays


• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000


• Access to our people’s pension scheme


• Free physiotherapy service


• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers


• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to


• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development of new energy projects up to £10m, using advanced modeling tools to identify energy savings and optimise performance of assets including CHP plants, heat pumps, and HVAC equipment.


• Lead technology innovation by evaluating emerging decarbonisation technologies and business models.


• Contribute to bid‑winning strategies and financial models, supporting contract negotiations on guaranteed performance and Measurement & Verification aspects.


• Drive continuous improvement by analysing technical KPIs, investigating performance variations, and developing action plans to enhance operational efficiency across multiple sites.


• Deliver decarbonisation surveys and energy audits for diverse sectors.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant experience in the energy/building services industry.


• A qualified degree in Mechanical Engineering or adequate demonstration of competencies.


• Theoretical understanding of Building Energy system (e.g. HVAC) and industrial energy and utility systems (e.g. steam, hot water, CHP, heat pumps, chilled water, district energy, building services, hydraulics).


• Able to articulate a good understanding of design concepts and project management.


• A creative, solution-oriented thinker with excellent communication skills.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.