Graduate Energy & Sustainability Officer

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00

Location: Hybrid role - Belfast site-based with home working flexibility

Benefits: Access to Sodexo rewards and benefits

Requirements: Full and valid driver's licence desirable

Experience: Experience in building services or energy is desirable

Qualifications: Degree Level 6 in a relevant field or equivalent required

Opportunity: If you are interested in working on a high-profile national contract, this is your chance to gain hands‑on experience across a complex government estate, develop specialist skills in energy and sustainability, collaborate with a supportive graduate team, and build a strong foundation for your career

Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well‑being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.

Join a high-profile blue light services contract and help reduce energy use, water consumption, carbon emissions, and costs across a large national estate. Work alongside a dynamic graduate team and experienced property, engineering, and sustainability professionals.

• Analyse energy, carbon, water, and waste performance data to identify improvement opportunities
• Produce clear performance reports and insights for stakeholders at all levels
• Support management of utilities and environmental databases from multiple sources
• Assist with Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) to optimise building performance
• Contribute to Asset Management Plans and support compliance across environmental disciplines
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve data and performance issues
• Support training for client staff and building users on sustainability topics

• Graduate honours degree or equivalent in Energy, Engineering, Building Services, Renewable Technologies, or a related field
• Confident working with large, complex datasets and translating analysis into clear insights
• Strong communication, planning, organisation, and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Power BI
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Eligible to pass client security clearance

• BEMS platforms and AutoCAD or M&E design tools
• Energy management, auditing, or carbon reporting
• Knowledge of environmental standards such as ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 55000, ISO 14064-1, PAS 2080
• Graduate membership of CIBSE or equivalent professional body
• Level 7 qualification

• Work on a high-profile, nationally significant contract
• Gain hands‑on experience across a large, complex government estate
• Develop specialist skills in energy, carbon, and sustainability
• Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary graduate team
• Build a strong foundation for a career in sustainability and energy management

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.