Estates Officer - Energy

Our Values in Action Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence This position will be based at Borders General Hospital (Melrose) but there will be a requirement to work flexibly across the Scottish Borders region serving acute and primary health care facilities. NHS Borders Estates Department is seeking an experienced Estates Officer (Energy) to lead on utilities management and the development and delivery of the Board’s long‑term energy strategies, including Net Zero and decarbonisation plans. The post holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, liaising with colleagues of all levels and external bodies including NHS Assure and Scottish Government. Acting as the organisation’s key advisor on energy efficiency, carbon reduction and sustainability, the post holder will ensure compliance with legislation and best practice, manage energy‑related budgets, and provide expert advice on energy matters across projects and operations. The role will serve as the Board’s main point of contact and lead for energy. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, strong technical knowledge of building services and energy systems, and the ability to prioritise competing demands. There will be a need for regular engagement with Estates operational and projects teams, and an expectation to support at a national level, or lead on subject‑matter areas. A degree or equivalent experience in energy/environmental management is essential. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel across NHS Borders sites. For informal enquiries, please contact: Billy Inglis, Estates Manager – Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. #J-18808-Ljbffr NHS National Services Scotland