Job Introduction
Portsmouth City Council’s Energy & Sustainability Services Team seeks to employ a Senior Energy Officer to act in a senior capacity and lead a team of energy officers and other technical staff to develop and deliver energy and sustainability projects for Portsmouth City Council.
Your new role
Leading a specialist projects team, you will identify, develop and deliver innovative energy and carbon reduction projects across the Council's housing and corporate estate, from feasibility and business case development through to procurement and delivery.
You will manage a portfolio of high-value projects, secure external funding opportunities, oversee budgets and contracts, and lead the implementation of the Council's Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards programme. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure projects deliver environmental, operational and financial benefits while supporting the Council's wider sustainability objectives. This is a strategic and operational role requiring strong leadership, project management expertise, and a sound understanding of the evolving energy, sustainability and regulatory landscape.
Who is the person summary:
You will be a qualified and experienced energy, sustainability or decarbonisation professional with a degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, such as energy management, building services, sustainable design, renewables or environmental management. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Energy Institute (EI) or IEMA, is desirable.
You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering complex energy and sustainability projects, managing budgets, procurement activity, contractors and consultants, and securing successful project outcomes. You'll bring strong technical knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable technologies, alongside experience of energy auditing, modelling and business case development.
As a leader, you will be able to motivate, develop and performance manage a team of technical professionals, supporting staff development and building organisational capability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to influence, present to, and work effectively with partners and colleagues at all levels. You will also have a sound understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework governing energy services and the ability to identify opportunities, respond to change, and drive continuous improvement across the service.
A driving license is essential for this role.
For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see Portsmouth City Council combine with the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and Havant and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for south east Hampshire.
We are working towards an implementation date of 1st April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.
This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.
More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/your-council/devolution-and-lgr/
Additional Information
Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 3 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Interview date: Interviews will be held in person at the Civic Offices, Portsmouth between 16th September and 18th September 2026, and will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [email protected] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
