Senior Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation Lead

Cool Planet

Enniskerry

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Employee Share Option Scheme

Company social events

Career growth with dedicated upskilli

Bike to work scheme

Gym on site

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Devices: Company phone and laptop

Job summary

CoolPlanet is seeking an experienced Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives for large industrial and commercial clients in Ireland. You will bridge data insights with hands-on technical execution across utilities, heat recovery, and renewables, guiding internal teams and external partners.

You will collaborate with clients to translate technical findings into actionable investment-ready opportunities, while advancing CoolPlanet’s best

Qualifications

Minimum 12 to 15 years plus experience in energy engineering, utilities management, or sustainability consulting.
Proven track record with large energy users and multinational clients.
Strong technical expertise in utilities systems, heat recovery, and renewable energy integration.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing diverse audiences.
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering; postgraduate qualifications or chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead technical assessment and development of energy efficiency and decarbonisation opportunities across client sites.
Analyse process and utility data to identify opportunities for energy reduction and renewable integration.
Develop deep understanding of customer processes to identify savings opportunities.
Support design and implementation across boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, CHP, and process heating.
Collaborate with internal teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and validation.
Operationalise savings delivery workflows and increase delivery rate.
Serve as trusted advisor for new offerings and approaches to maximise value.
Engage directly with clients to translate findings into actionable investment-ready opportunities.
Collaborate with suppliers, OEMs, and contractors for successful project delivery.
Contribute to development of CoolPlanet’s best practices and methodologies.