Technical Development Lead - Decarbonisation and Energy

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Technical Development Lead for its Decarbonisation and Energy division. The role involves leading decarbonisation strategies, conducting feasibility studies, and providing technical leadership across various stages of project development. Candidates should be degree-qualified engineers with at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of low-carbon technologies.

Benefits

Car allowance of £6,100

Bonus of up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in decarbonisation project development.
• Proven expertise in energy modelling and system design.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for decarbonisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of decarbonisation strategies.
• Conduct feasibility studies for low-carbon technologies.
• Present technical insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Energy modelling

Techno-economic analysis

System design

Low-carbon technologies

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Degree in Energy Systems, Building Physics, Environmental Science

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading facilities management company to recruit a Technical Development Lead for its Decarbonisation and Energy division.

The Technical Development Lead role comes with a starting salary of up to �90,000 + car allowance + benefits package.

If you’re a degree qualified engineer with experience working on decarbonisation projects in a Technical Lead capacity then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Development Lead role

Reporting to the Engineering and Design Director you will:

* Lead the planning and development of decarbonisation strategies for public and private sector clients.
* Conduct detailed technical and financial feasibility studies for low-carbon technologies (e.g., heat pumps, HVAC, BMS, solar PV).
* Guide teams through the preparation and submission of grant applications (e.g., PSDS, GHNF, HNES).
* Provide technical leadership across RIBA Stages 0–4 and Stage 7 to ensure integrated engineering and commercial outcomes.
* Oversee building and system-level energy modelling for performance optimisation.
* Develop bespoke modelling tools for energy forecasting, demand-side management, and system analysis.
* Create robust business cases and financial models to support funding bids and project viability.
* Present complex technical and financial insights to internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the optimisation of building energy systems via digital twin models, analytics, and BEMS improvements.
* Collaborate across engineering, commercial, business development, and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Building Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in decarbonisation project development or low-carbon energy consultancy.
* Proven expertise in energy modelling, techno-economic analysis, and system design.
* Strong knowledge of low-carbon technologies and relevant standards (e.g., PAS 2035, CIBSE Heat Pump Code of Practice).
* Demonstrated experience in preparing successful funding applications (e.g., PSDS, GHNF, HNES).
* Proficiency in using modelling tools and data analytics platforms for energy systems.
* Familiarity with regulatory and policy frameworks for decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

Personal skills

The Technical Development Lead role would suit someone who is:

* Strategic Thinker – able to align project goals with policy, funding, and long-term decarbonisation roadmaps.
* Collaborative Leader – skilled in engaging cross-functional teams and empowering colleagues toward shared outcomes.
* Change-Oriented – drives innovation and continuous improvement within energy transition frameworks.

Salary and benefits of the Technical Development Lead role

* Starting salary of �80,000 - �90,000
* Car allowance of �6,100, bonus of up to 10% and private medical insurance
* Opportunity to work for a leading FM company

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.