Energy Management Engineer – HSE Capital & Estates
Location: Cork / Ireland South
Working Hours: 35 hours Monday – Friday
Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays
Salary: €60,256 with annual increments
Duration: Minimum 24 months
Energy Project Management Services
We are now seeking an experienced Energy Management Engineer / Project Manager to support the delivery of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across a diverse healthcare portfolio in the Cork / Ireland South Region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping the HSE achieve its energy performance and carbon reduction targets across acute hospitals, primary care centres, community hospitals, nursing units, and office facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Project manage energy projects from concept through to handover, including Measurement & Verification (M&V) of savings
Deliver energy efficiency projects including but not limited to:
LED lighting upgrades
Boiler plant upgrades and decentralisation
Circulation pump upgrades to Variable Speed Drives (VSD)
Building Management System (BMS) optimisation
HVAC and chiller optimisation/replacement
Support Energy Efficient Design (EED) for new builds and major refurbishments, acting as EED Owner on behalf of the HSE
Establish and support Energy Management Teams across major healthcare facilities
Manage grant applications and funding submissions to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Identify, quantify, implement, and report on energy‑saving opportunities across the portfolio
Conduct energy audits and utility bill analysis
Benchmark energy performance regionally and nationally
Drive behavioural change initiatives and staff engagement programmes to promote energy awareness
Chair on‑site energy management meetings and support local conservation strategies
Report energy savings through the National Energy Bureau
Requirements
Level 8 Degree qualification in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline
Proven experience managing energy or building services projects
Understanding of HVAC systems, BMS, utilities, and energy performance optimisation
Experience in energy auditing and sustainability initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Full driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within the region
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on high‑impact sustainability projects within the public healthcare sector
Long‑term contract opportunities through a Tier 1 HSE supplier
Exposure to major capital and estates programmes
This position is aligned to the SATSO Grade Salary Scale and will commence at Point 1 – €60,256, with annual incremental progression thereafter
Collaborative and purpose‑driven working environment
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