Technical Consultant / Engineer

Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative in Brighton seeks a Technical Consultant for Sustainable Energy Projects. This role involves advising on renewable energy systems, enhancing building energy efficiency, and supporting clients in their sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will join a committed team dedicated to social and environmental impact, with benefits including flexible working and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working to accommodate caring responsibilities

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Discount on Patagonia goods

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in technical consultancy for renewable energy systems.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency impacts on renewable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support lead engineer in expanding technical consultancy portfolio.
• Oversaw installation of renewable energy systems.
• Provide holistic energy strategy for clients.

Skills

Advising on renewable generation systems

Understanding of building energy efficiency

Education

Relevant professional qualifications in sustainable energy or engineering

Job description

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Technical Consultant / Engineer, Brighton

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Client:

Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Technical Consultant – Sustainable Energy Projects: Are you an outstanding individual with a passion for practical projects that address climate change?

About BHESCo
Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative Ltd (BHESCo) is an ambitious and growing social enterprise that prioritises social and environmental impact. Our mission is to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions in the built environment by designing, financing and developing low-carbon energy systems on behalf of our clients.

We provide independent expertise to clients who wish to reduce their carbon footprint and cut their energy costs with thermally efficient buildings and clean, affordable, community-owned energy. In 8 years BHESCo has completed 59 projects that will collectively reduce CO2 emissions by over 7,500 tonnes during their lifetime and provide clients with financial savings of £1.7m. Our client base is broad: individuals, landlords, managing agents, small and medium sized enterprises, schools and local authorities.

The Role

We are scaling up our business to meet the demand for our services and are looking to expand our enthusiastic and talented team. The Technical Consultant – Sustainable Energy Projects position will play a key role in our organisation, providing support to our lead Engineer in expanding our technical consultancy portfolio. This will involve advising on suitable renewable generation systems to support clients’ goals and overseeing their installation. A full understanding of the impact that a building’s energy efficiency has on its renewable technology potential is essential, and the Technical Consultant will be expected to address this as part of providing a holistic energy strategy.

Our Workforce

We are a co-operative with strong social values and the new appointment will join an enthusiastic and committed, Brighton-based team of nine. We are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion within our organisation, and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all.

Benefits
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the full period between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working to reasonably accommodate any caring responsibilities.
• Hybrid working, with at least 2 days in the office/on-site.
• Continuous Professional Development
• Employer pension contribution of 3% to an auto-enrolment scheme
• Discount on Patagonia goods
• Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Further information

If you have any questions about the role prior to application, please contact:
Diane Smith, Operations Director via email: [emailprotected]

To Apply

Please review the full job description and show how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification in your Letter of Application. In addition to your Letter of Application, please supply a CV covering the last 5 years of employment, professional qualifications and record of training and education.

Before applying, please check you can demonstrate or obtain a suitable right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon you obtaining it.