Engineering & Sustainability Lead

Join us, be part of more. 

We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. 

An opportunity to play your part – At Centrica, our Real Estate & Facilities Management (REFM) team plays a vital role in keeping the heart of our business running smoothly. We're looking for an agile, passionate, and experienced Engineering & Sustainability Lead to take on a pivotal leadership role at the centre of our property portfolio transformation. You'll be driving technical excellence, ensuring compliance, and delivering bold sustainability outcomes across a diverse UK estate. This isn't just about maintaining buildings, it's about reimagining them. You'll help us create spaces that support new ways of working, champion our net zero ambitions, and set industry-leading standards.

Location: UK-based hybrid role, Occasional travel to site.

The Day to Day:

• Drive the development and delivery of engineering and sustainability strategies that align with Centrica's property transformation, ESG commitments, and net zero ambitions.
• Oversee all aspects of building engineering, maintenance, and compliance, ensuring statutory adherence, lifecycle planning, and innovative, cost-effective solutions across the UK portfolio.
• Lead sustainability programmes to reduce energy, carbon, and water usage, embedding measurable approaches and integrated monitoring systems to achieve Group targets.
• Support major property transformation projects, including new builds, refurbishments, and technology upgrades, ensuring technical proposals are future-proof, compliant, and deliver measurable value.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor while managing outsourced FM and engineering providers to deliver safety, compliance, and performance excellence.
• Use data and analytics to drive decision-making, manage risk to critical assets, ensure resilience, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment
• Added Car Allowance program to make your commute and adventures even better.
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
• Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation
• Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures

Why should you apply?   
  
We're not a perfect place – but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we're a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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