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:
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Lead the planning and development of decarbonisation strategies for public and private sector clients.
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Conduct detailed technical and financial feasibility studies for low-carbon technologies (e.g., heat pumps, HVAC, BMS, solar PV).
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Guide teams through the preparation and submission of grant applications (e.g., PSDS, GHNF, HNES).
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Provide technical leadership across RIBA Stages 0–4 and Stage 7 to ensure integrated engineering and commercial outcomes.
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Oversee building and system-level energy modelling for performance optimisation.
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Develop bespoke modelling tools for energy forecasting, demand-side management, and system analysis.
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Create robust business cases and financial models to support funding bids and project viability.
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Present complex technical and financial insights to internal and external stakeholders.
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Support the optimisation of building energy systems via digital twin models, analytics, and BEMS improvements.
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Collaborate across engineering, commercial, business development, and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Building Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in decarbonisation project development or low-carbon energy consultancy.
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Proven expertise in energy modelling, techno-economic analysis, and system design.
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Strong knowledge of low-carbon technologies and relevant standards (e.g., PAS 2035, CIBSE Heat Pump Code of Practice).
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Demonstrated experience in preparing successful funding applications (e.g., PSDS, GHNF, HNES).
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Proficiency in using modelling tools and data analytics platforms for energy systems.
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Familiarity with regulatory and policy frameworks for decarbonisation and energy efficiency.
Personal skills
The Technical Development Lead role would suit someone who is:
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Strategic Thinker – able to align project goals with policy, funding, and long-term decarbonisation roadmaps.
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Collaborative Leader – skilled in engaging cross-functional teams and empowering colleagues toward shared outcomes.
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Change-Oriented – drives innovation and continuous improvement within energy transition frameworks.
Salary and benefits of the Technical Development Lead role
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Starting salary of £80,000 - £90,000
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Car allowance of £6,100, bonus of up to 10% and private medical insurance
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Opportunity to work for a leading FM company
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