Head of Energy Services

Aramark Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Workplace Ireland is seeking an experienced Head of Energy Services to lead the delivery, growth and strategic development of the Energy Services Division. The role combines leadership, client engagement and business development across public and private sectors, driving energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives.

Reporting to the senior leadership, you will manage a multidisciplinary team, oversee tenders and proposals, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering measurable

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered engineering status and energy management qualifications are highly desirable.
• Membership of professional bodies such as AEE or Engineers Ireland is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and optimise a multidisciplinary team of energy professionals.
• Develop and execute the divisional business plan, growth strategy and resource plan.
• Lead energy-related tenders, proposals and client presentations.
• Build executive-level client relationships and identify opportunities across public and private sectors.
• Oversee the delivery of energy consultancy and turnkey project solutions.
• Manage divisional financial performance, project profitability and approval of business proposals.
• Minimise commercial, operational, contractual and capital risk.
• Oversee procurement of energy equipment and services through approved suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and legal requirements.
• Drive energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives, including CHP, heat recovery, process optimisation and renewables.
• Design and lead client energy behavioural awareness programmes, including employee engagement campaigns, training, site energy champions and performance communications that embed energy-conscious behaviours and support measurable savings.

Skills

Senior leadership

Energy services knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical decision-making

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered engineering status

Professional bodies membership (AEE/Engineers Ireland)

Job description

Aramark Workplace Ireland is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Energy Services to lead the delivery, growth, and strategic development of our Energy Services Division.

This senior leadership role is responsible for driving consulting services, project delivery, business development, client engagement, and team leadership across both public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will ensure commercial success, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the continued expansion of our energy services offering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, develop and optimise a multidisciplinary team of energy professionals.
• Develop and execute the divisional business plan, growth strategy and resource plan.
• Lead energy-related tenders, proposals and client presentations.
• Build executive-level client relationships and identify opportunities across public and private sectors.
• Oversee the delivery of energy consultancy and turnkey project solutions.
• Manage divisional financial performance, project profitability and approval of business proposals.
• Minimise commercial, operational, contractual and capital risk.
• Oversee procurement of energy equipment and services through approved suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and legal requirements.
• Drive energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives, including CHP, heat recovery, process optimisation and renewables.
• Design and lead client energy behavioural awareness programmes, including employee engagement campaigns, training, site energy champions and performance communications that embed energy-conscious behaviours and support measurable savings.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered engineering status and relevant energy management qualifications are highly desirable.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as AEE or Engineers Ireland is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

• Extensive senior leadership experience within engineering and energy services.
• Strong knowledge of utilities, CHP, renewable technologies, energy management and sustainability programmes.
• Strong knowledge of utilities, CHP, renewable technologies, energy management and sustainability programmes.
• Experience developing organisation-wide energy awareness and behavioural change programmes, translating energy data into practical engagement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial management and analytical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in building long-term client relationships and driving business growth.
• Collaborative, results-focused leadership style with a commitment to measurable outcomes.

WHY ARAMARK?

A senior leadership opportunity to shape a growing Energy Services business, influence the sustainability agenda for major clients and deliver practical solutions that support energy efficiency, operational excellence and decarbonisation across Ireland.