Senior Manager – CAEs Technical & Regulatory

Senior Manager – CAEs Technical & Regulatory

Senior leadership role in energy efficiency and regulatory advisory within a fast-growing independent energy services consulting firm. High-impact position combining technical leadership, regulatory expertise and strategic market development.

We are currently partnering with a fast-growing energy services platform to recruit a Senior Manager – CAEs Technical & Regulatory to lead and scale its technical and regulatory activities within the Spanish Certificados de Ahorro Energético (CAEs) market.

The role

This is a high-impact senior leadership role within an entrepreneurial environment, offering real ownership, autonomy and the opportunity to build and scale a technical function. The position combines technical expertise, regulatory leadership, project oversight and strategic market vision.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage the technical CAEs team, supervising engineers and technical consultants.
• Oversee the technical assessment, development and execution of energy efficiency projects eligible for CAEs certification.
• Ensure accurate calculation, documentation and verification of energy savings according to regulatory methodologies.
• Review and validate technical calculations, savings models and project documentation.
• Supervise the preparation and submission of technical files to verification bodies and regulatory authorities.
• Act as internal authority on CAEs regulatory framework and maintain interaction with regulators and verification entities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical technical and business strategies.
• Evaluate projects originated by the commercial team and define appropriate CAEs methodologies.
• Identify technical risks and ensure efficient project progression through certification stages.
• Contribute to strategic market development by identifying new CAEs and energy efficiency opportunities.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Support the commercial team in technical evaluation of opportunities and client proposals.

Profile

• University degree in Engineering (Energy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or similar).
• Additional certifications in energy savings measurement and verification are a plus.

Who we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in energy efficiency, energy services, energy regulation or related sectors.
• Proven experience leading technical teams or complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of CAEs schemes and energy efficiency regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with regulators, verification bodies or public authorities.
• Strong expertise in energy savings calculations and technical project validation.
• Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in fast-growing environments.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Why join?

• Opportunity to lead technical strategy in a rapidly growing regulatory market.
• Key role in shaping and scaling the company's technical capabilities.
• Direct exposure to regulators, institutional stakeholders and strategic projects.
• Entrepreneurial and agile environment.
• Clear growth potential and increasing responsibility.

Economic conditions:
Competitive fixed salary + annual variable based on objectives and revenue generation.

Social benefits:
Organisational flexibility and work-life balance.

Location:

Spain (flexible/hybrid).