Energy, Sustainability & Decarbonisation Programme Consultant

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract Type: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Company: Crewit Resourcing

About the Role

Crewit Resourcing is seeking an experienced Energy, Sustainability & Decarbonisation Programme Consultant to lead the development and delivery of strategic energy and carbon reduction initiatives within a complex operational environment.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a sustainability professional with strong expertise in energy management, decarbonisation programmes, public sector funding, strategic planning, and project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving climate action objectives, managing energy improvement projects, and delivering measurable sustainability outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review and update existing energy and sustainability strategies.
• Conduct energy, carbon, and sustainability baseline assessments.
• Analyse infrastructure performance, operational risks, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

• Develop actionable decarbonisation roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Create detailed CAPEX and OPEX forecasts to support investment decisions.
• Align sustainability initiatives with national climate targets and industry best practices.

• Identify, assess, and prioritise energy and sustainability projects.
• Prepare business cases, technical evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Support funding applications and grant opportunities.
• Develop investment programmes that deliver measurable environmental benefits.

• Lead the execution of approved sustainability and energy projects.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks, timelines, budgets, and performance.
• Ensure minimal disruption to operational activities during implementation.

• Establish performance monitoring and reporting frameworks.
• Track energy consumption, carbon reductions, and project outcomes.
• Prepare regular progress reports and executive-level dashboards.
• Support continuous improvement through benefits realisation tracking.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering energy, sustainability, or decarbonisation programmes within complex operational environments.
• Strong background in energy infrastructure, building performance improvements, or sustainability projects.
• Experience developing sustainability strategies and translating them into funded implementation programmes.
• Demonstrated success preparing business cases and managing capital investment projects.
• Experience securing and managing grant funding or public-sector funding programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional accreditation or postgraduate qualification in sustainability, energy management, or project management is desirable.

Key Skills

• Energy Management
• Decarbonisation Strategy
• Sustainability Planning
• Financial Modelling (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Project & Programme Management
• Business Case Development
• Grant Funding Applications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management
• Performance Reporting & Data Analysis

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Work on large-scale energy and infrastructure improvement programmes.
• Competitive contract package.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment.

To apply, please submit your CV to Crewit Resourcing for consideration.