Job Description

Energy Engineer Band 7About Us:
The Estates and Facilities Department of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to ensuring the efficient operation and sustainability of our facilities. With oversight of three hospital sites within the trust, we play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our community. Our Energy Section within the department focuses on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across all three hospitals. We are committed to driving innovation and implementing best practices to reduce our environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this important mission while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will possess excellent technical knowledge of building services engineering, with either a mechanical or electrical bias. They will be responsible for identifying and implementing energy-saving opportunities within our facilities. This role requires collaboration with our in-house Facilities Management (FM) team and their supply chain, as well as working closely with our skilled team of engineers.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
391-RFL-7479027
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond St
London
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person specification for more information on working in The Royal Free London. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person specification for more information on working in The Royal Free London.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrate Trust SC Values

Qualifications
Essential

• HNC/D in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Desirable

• Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation, Energy Institute (EI), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Surveyor (RICS) or Architect (RIBA)
• Degree in Environmental science and management or Engineering,

Experience
Essential

• Experience within management of building or environmental technology and services management
• Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost effective estates service with specific customer focus.
• Energy management and policy development

Skills
Essential

• Project management skills
• ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Financial analysis and management skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation
• Negotiating skills geared to both long and short term objectives

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Proven ability to interact & work cohesively with colleagues
• Be able to organise workload and manage outcomes to meet planned objectives

Other
Essential

• Ability to train and teach others and act as workplace mentor and general development of others

Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrate Trust SC Values

Qualifications
Essential

• HNC/D in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Desirable

• Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation, Energy Institute (EI), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Surveyor (RICS) or Architect (RIBA)
• Degree in Environmental science and management or Engineering,

Experience
Essential

• Experience within management of building or environmental technology and services management
• Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost effective estates service with specific customer focus.
• Energy management and policy development

Skills
Essential

• Project management skills
• ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Financial analysis and management skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation
• Negotiating skills geared to both long and short term objectives

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Proven ability to interact & work cohesively with colleagues
• Be able to organise workload and manage outcomes to meet planned objectives

Other
Essential

• Ability to train and teach others and act as workplace mentor and general development of others

Skills Required