Low Carbon Development Lead

 

Leeds

 

Permanent

 

Competitive + car/car allowance + Flexible Benefits

 

Help shape the next generation of low‑carbon solutions

NG Bailey is committed to creating a low‑carbon future — for our clients, our communities and our own operations. With market‑leading engineering and built‑environment expertise, our Low Carbon business is focused on developing innovative, practical energy solutions that reduce carbon, improve performance and deliver long‑term value.

 

We’re now looking for a Low Carbon Development Lead to join our growing team — a technically strong engineer with a proven ability to develop client‑focused decarbonisation solutions and convert opportunity into work‑winning success.

 

The role

This role sits at the heart of NG Bailey’s Low Carbon growth strategy. You will lead the identification, development and technical shaping of energy and decarbonisation solutions for public and private sector clients, taking opportunities from early concept through to RIBA Stage 2/3.

 

Combining technical credibility with a commercial mindset, you’ll work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams to develop robust, fundable solutions that meet carbon, operational and commercial objectives — maintaining involvement as projects progress into detailed design and delivery to ensure continuity from concept to completion.

 

What you’ll be responsible for

Low Carbon Pipeline & Business Development

• Create, manage and grow a strong pipeline of viable low‑carbon opportunities
• Support the delivery of work‑winning plans aligned to NG Bailey’s Low Carbon strategy
• Identify new opportunities through market, competitor and customer insight

 

Technical Solution Development

• Lead the technical development of energy and decarbonisation solutions from concept to RIBA Stage 2/3
• Balance solution performance, funding availability and client success criteria
• Maintain technical continuity as projects move into detailed design and construction

 

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary technical contact for clients during solution development
• Lead technical discussions supporting business cases and funding submissions
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and advisors

 

Bid & Tender Support

• Contribute technical leadership to bids and tenders, tailoring solutions to client needs
• Work collaboratively within bid teams to secure viable, deliverable projects

 

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with engineering and project teams across NG Bailey
• Mentor colleagues and support the development of a high‑performing Low Carbon engineering culture

 

About you

You are an engineer with strong commercial awareness, comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, customer need and strategic growth.

 

Essential experience

• Proven background in energy engineering and low‑carbon solution development
• Direct experience developing large‑scale mechanical and electrical engineering solutions
• Involvement in projects incorporating technologies such as:
• Heat pumps, boilers, CHP
• Energy generation and distribution
• Solar PV, LED lighting and energy‑efficiency measures
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance across public and private sector environments

 

Qualifications & professional standing

• Degree in energy engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE) — desirable

 

Personal attributes

• Confident, influential communicator with strong technical credibility
• Resilient and tenacious, with the ability to turn opportunity into delivery
• Collaborative, self‑aware and motivated to build long‑term client relationships
• Driven by purpose, quality and continuous improvement

 

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

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