Head of Design - Decarbonisation


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£65,000 - £85,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B37 7WY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing energy and infrastructure specialist delivering decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. Working with public and private sector clients, the business provides design, delivery and operational support for major low-carbon energy schemes and is continuing to expand its in-house design capability

Your new role

As Head of Design - Decarbonisation, you will lead a multidisciplinary Building Services design team delivering net zero and low-carbon solutions for commercial and public sector projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the design and technical strategy for decarbonisation projects.

Managing and developing a team of MEP engineers.

Overseeing the design of heat pumps, district energy schemes, building electrification, renewable technologies and energy efficiency upgrades.

Ensuring designs meet relevant UK and Irish regulations and standards.

Supporting bids, funding applications and client presentations

Working closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

Acting as a senior technical representative for clients and industry stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.Strong Building Services / MEP design background.

Experience delivering decarbonisation, low-carbon or net zero projects.

Previous experience leading engineering teams.

Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and energy performance standards.

Experience with energy modelling software such as IES, TAS, eQuest or similar would be advantageous.

Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Chartered status or working towards chartership would be beneficial

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary.Enhanced annual leave entitlement.

Pension scheme.

Life assurance.

Income protection cover.

Health cash plan.

Onsite parking.

Long-term career progression opportunities.

Opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects that support the transition to net zero

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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