Job Title: Energy & Decarbonisation Programme Lead (Public Sector)Location: Can be based from any of our offices UK Wide Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, PermanentAbout us:We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative professionals and we employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team.Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.Overview of the role:Our specialist Energy & Decarbonisation group is expanding in response to significant public sector investment in Net Zero infrastructure. We are seeking a commercially astute and technically credible professional who can both originate new opportunities and lead the delivery of complex decarbonisation programmes across the UK public sector.This is a hybrid business development and programme leadership role for someone who understands the market, funding landscape, procurement pathways, and delivery risks of public sector energy transition projects.You will work with local authorities, NHS Trusts, education estates, central government bodies, and housing providers to translate Net Zero strategies into fundable, compliant, and deliverable programmes.Key Responsibilities:Client & Market Development (Business Growth)Proactively identify and develop new opportunities across the public sector decarbonisation marketBuild relationships with estates, sustainability, and capital programme leadersSupport and lead bid development, framework call-offs, and proposal submissionsContribute to development of new service lines, sectors, and technology offersMaintain strong understanding of the UK policy, funding, and framework landscapeProgramme & Project LeadershipLead the end-to-end delivery of decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmesManage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and delivery riskProvide senior client liaison and governance reportingTranslate strategies and audits into structured, deliverable programmesOversee project lifecycle stages: strategy ? feasibility ? business case ? procurement ? construction ? performance monitoringTechnical & Commercial AdvisoryProvide advisory services on:Low-carbon heat (heat pumps, heat networks, electrification)Whole-building retrofit (fabric first, MEP optimisation)On-site renewables and storageEnergy Performance Contracting (EPC) modelsLead development of funding business casesSupport financial modelling and investment appraisalAdvise on risk allocation, delivery models, and commercial structuringProcurement & Contract ManagementDevelop scopes for retrofit, low-carbon heat, and infrastructure worksSupport use of public sector frameworks including:CCSRE:FITSCAPEPagaboNHS SBSEnsure compliance with public procurement regulationsStakeholder & Governance ManagementCoordinate technical, commercial, estates, finance, and leadership stakeholdersPresent complex information to non-technical audiencesSupport decision-making at Board and committee levelManage delivery assurance, reporting, and performance verificationCandidate ProfileWe are looking for a market-aware, delivery-focused professional who combines technical understanding with commercial credibility and strong client skills.Essential ExperienceSignificant experience delivering energy or decarbonisation programmes in the public sector or built environmentProven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projectsExperience converting technical analysis into deliverable, investable programmesStrong understanding of:UK Net Zero policy & public sector driversFunding mechanisms and capital governance processesPublic procurement and framework-based deliveryStrong data interpretation and asset planning capabilityExcellent client-facing communication and relationship skillsDemonstrated involvement in business development, bids, or opportunity originationDesirableExperience with Energy Performance Contracting or RE:FIT-style deliveryBackground in engineering, building services, energy management, or infrastructureFinancial modelling / business case development experienceKnowledge of heat networks, retrofit delivery at scale, or estate-wide decarbonisationBenefits:Hybrid workingSalary sacrifice schemes (EV, Cycle to Work, Holiday Purchase)Cashback health planVolunteer dayTo Apply:Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Please summarise what you can bring to the role and your salary expectation.Only those invited to interview will receive a responseCandidates with experience of: Energy Programme Manager, Energy Project Manager, Public Sector Project Lead, Built Environment Programme Lead, Decarbonisation Programme Head may also be considered for this role.JBRP1_UKTJ