Senior Energy Engineer

Oracle SA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle SA in Dublin/London is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to provide technical and strategic leadership across a portfolio of projects in building physics and sustainability.

You will lead a team of energy engineers, mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and guide projects from concept through to practical completion, ensuring compliance with Part L and BER requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in building physics and energy modelling.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role.
• Proven ability to lead engineers and mentor teams.
• Strong client-facing communication and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of energy engineers and team leads.
• Act as the primary client contact presenting findings and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on building physics and sustainability.
• Oversee daylight, sunlight analyses and oversight tasks.
• Conduct wind and microclimate assessments.
• Evaluate energy systems and BER performance for projects.
• Lead projects from detailed design to practical completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and industry standards.
• Develop sustainability strategies for low-carbon outcomes.

Skills

Building Physics

Energy Modelling

Sustainability

Team Leadership

Client Engagement

Report Writing

Communication

Chartered Engineer

Engineering Knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

IESVE

One Click LCA

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland or London, UK (Hybrid)

Travel: Monthly travel to the alternate office location required

(Hybrid role: 2-3 times in the office per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ireland’s leading engineering consultancy as a Senior Energy Engineer. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced building physics and energy professional who is passionate about delivering sustainable, high‑performing buildings and leading high‑performing teams.

The Role

As Senior Energy Engineer, you will provide technical and strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects, managing and mentoring a team of engineers and team leads. You will play a key client‑facing role, building strong relationships with clients, presenting technical solutions, and guiding projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of energy engineers and team leads, fostering collaboration, development and technical excellence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, confidently presenting technical findings and sustainable design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on building physics, energy modelling and sustainability projects.
• Undertake and oversee daylight, sunlight and oversight analyses.
• Conduct and review wind and microclimate assessments.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate energy and building systems, communicating findings to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Carry out Part L and BER performance assessments and cross‑checks for preliminary designs and planning applications.
• Lead projects from detailed design through to practical completion.
• Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers, contributing to their professional development.
• Prepare and review high‑quality technical reports and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and present sustainability strategies for clients, providing clear, practical recommendations to achieve low‑carbon, high‑performance building outcomes.

Skills and Experience

• Degree‑qualified in Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Sustainability, Building Physics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience in building physics, energy modelling and sustainable building design.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management capacity.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing engineering teams, including the management of senior team members and team leads.
• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, report‑writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, particularly Part L and BER requirements.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and standards would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in IESVE and One Click LCA software is essential.
• Experience in delivering sustainability and low‑carbon building solutions.
• Professional accreditation such as BREEAM Assessor/AP, LEED Green Associate/AP, or similar sustainability certifications would be highly desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards chartership would be advantageous.
• Proactive, commercially minded and solutions‑focused, with a positive, can‑do attitude.