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Job Title:

Principal Energy Engineer

Posting Start Date:

17/12/2025
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary:

59,060 - 66,670 per annum, inclusive of all allowances. In addition, this post also attracts a Market Forces Supplement of 10,000 per annum. The Market Forces Supplement is discretionary and may be withdrawn, reduced or increased during the future

Contractual Hours:

35 hours per week

Basis:

Full -Time, Fixed Term

Workplace category:

Hybrid

Attachments:

Job Information Pack

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Principal Energy Engineer

2-year Fixed Term Contract

Workplace Attendance Category for this role is:

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Hybrid -

you'll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.





The City of London Corporation has adopted a radical Climate Action Strategy that sets out how the organisation will achieve net zero, build climate resilience, and champion sustainable growth over the next two decades.





By adopting this strategy, the City Corporation has committed to:


Achieve net zero carbon emissions from our own operations by 2027. Achieve net zero carbon emissions across our investments and supply chain by 2040. Support the achievement of net zero for the Square Mile by 2040. Invest 68m over the next six years to support these goals, with 15m dedicated to preparing the Square Mile for extreme weather events.

The role

You'll will be identifying and taking forward energy conservation measures to business case stage and take ownership of completion. These projects will be delivered either via self-delivery or by the active management and support of colleagues and contractors. Various tools will be at your disposal, including energy monitoring software, BMS and various Microsoft products. Engagement with your Energy Team colleagues is crucial for supporting reduction in consumption and cost.





You will actively manage an energy management programme and supporting projects pipeline to ensure momentum and transparent reporting are maintained.

About you

We are looking for a graduate with demonstrable significant post-graduate experience at a mid-senior level in an energy and carbon reduction projects position in an organisation with a large public or private sector estate.





You will have in-depth and extensive knowledge of the mechanical and electrical building services and the solutions that can be applied to improve their efficiency combined with ability to understand complex technical issues and communicate effectively at an appropriate level with City of London (CoL) third party building and property design and maintenance teams.





To view the Job Information pack for this role please go to the attachments section.





The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.





In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers - from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.

Closing date:

12 noon on 16 January 2026.

Interviews

will be held 2 - 4 February 2026.

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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.




We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.




Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.




For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.




We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.



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