At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic accounts to drive energy and sustainability initiatives for major clients.
- Company: Join Mitie, the UK's top facilities management company committed to a sustainable future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real environmental impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and lead diverse teams.
- Why this job: Be a key player in achieving net-zero carbon goals and transforming communities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or related fields; experience in sustainability preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Better places, thriving communities.
Plan Zero is Mitie's initiative to make net-zero carbon happen.
Our knowledge of customer estates, combined with our ability to execute a zero-carbon strategy from assessment through to delivery is, we believe, unrivalled.
Our customers include the biggest organisations in the UK and to date, we have saved them over 353,000 tonnes of carbon.
We believe every organisation has a responsibility to act to reduce their impact on the planet and we are recruiting talented, passionate leaders to help us make Plan Zero happen. www. planzerocarbon. com Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools, and government offices.
With over 68,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.
How you will make Plan Zero happen Mitie is passionate about bringing positive change for our customers and aspires to be their strategic decarbonisation partner as they embark on their Net Zero journey.
We support clients to decarbonise their energy, buildings, and transport operations, and you will play a pivotal leadership role in this mission by managing 1-2 key strategic accounts and ensuring the successful delivery of their energy and sustainability programmes.
The role is positioned in the Mitie Energy Operations team, and the successful candidate will be accountable for the overall performance, growth, and strategic direction of their accounts, ensuring we exceed contractual requirements and build long-term, trusted partnerships.
What will you do day to day?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Strategic Client Lead.
This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a proven background in sustainability, decarbonisation, and client management.
Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, matrix-manage and drive multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding energy and sustainability outcomes.
Act as the primary contact for 1-2 key accounts, responsible for strategic engagement with multiple senior client stakeholders.
Own the client relationship, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and financial objectives, while proactively identifying opportunities for added value.
Develop and implement long-term account strategies, aligning with client net-zero and ESG objectives.
Drive business growth within your accounts through consultancy services, project delivery, and technology-enabled solutions.
Oversee financial performance, reporting, and forecasting for assigned account, ensuring profitability and value creation.
Collaborate with operational colleagues, functional teams, and the wider Mitie business to deliver integrated solutions.
Act as an ambassador for Mitie, promoting innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of high performance, coaching and mentoring future leaders across the team.
Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e. g.
Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability).
Experience
Strategic Client Lead – Energy and Sustainability employer: Mitie
Mitie is an excellent employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and development, offering a supportive work culture in Belfast. With benefits such as a branded vehicle and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to high service delivery standards across multiple sites. The company fosters growth opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the facilities maintenance sector.
