Leiter:in Energiemanagement – Immobilienportfolio & Dekarbonisierung

The core mission is to translate the Clariane group’s energy and CO₂ targets into an actionable roadmap for a large, dispersed real estate portfolio. You would be responsible for cascading those goals down to regional and site level, developing the metrics that track progress, and running the energy controlling function across around 250 care facilities. A major pillar is the energy management system: as the named energy officer under DIN EN ISO 50001, you ensure the certification stays valid and that internal audits and certification cycles run smoothly. Another is the project portfolio, where you identify, prioritise, and steer initiatives such as smart metering, photovoltaics, charging infrastructure, lighting retrofits, heating management, and contracting arrangements. You also carry budget responsibility for group-wide energy measures, assessing business cases and funding models. Finally, you oversee regulatory compliance and reporting, including energy-related CSRD and EU Taxonomy disclosures, and define the content of energy reports in Power BI. You would work closely with procurement and facility management to ensure consistent implementation across sites, and you would own the annual energy-saving campaign and related training.

You would deepen your expertise in strategic energy management within a multi-site service organisation, particularly in energy controlling, EnPI systems, and SEU/EnB methodologies. The ISO 50001 responsibility offers hands-on experience maintaining a certified management system, which is a strong credential. You would also gain exposure to CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting, an increasingly valuable skill in the ESG job market. On the financial side, you would sharpen your ability to build business cases and manage budgets for energy projects, including navigating funding and financing models. The role provides a rare chance to work on a wide range of technologies, from smart metering and PV to heating and contracting, broadening your technical project portfolio. Clariane University offers further training, and the mentoring and onboarding programme could support your integration into the group’s sustainability network.

The ideal candidate likely holds a degree in energy engineering, environmental engineering, building services, industrial engineering, or a comparable field, backed by several years of experience in energy management, preferably across multiple locations. You should have solid knowledge of energy controlling, EnPI systems, and ISO 50001, and either already be a certified energy officer or be ready to qualify quickly. Familiarity with energy auditing (EDL-G/DIN EN 16247) would be a plus. On the regulatory side, you need to know GEG and TEHG, and ideally have some exposure to CSRD and EU Taxonomy. Data affinity is important: you should be comfortable with Power BI and M365, and experienced in business case development and budget responsibility. Soft skills matter too: you must be able to navigate a matrix, influence without authority, and communicate confidently in German and English. A structured, results-oriented mindset and willingness to travel occasionally are expected.

Your application should foreground concrete experience with ISO 50001 and energy controlling across multiple sites, as these are central to the role. Quantify achievements (for example, energy savings delivered, certifications maintained, or budgets managed) to demonstrate impact. Since the role involves CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting, highlighting any exposure to these frameworks will set you apart. The company is a care provider, so showing an understanding of the social dimension of sustainability and the importance of minimising disruption to care operations could resonate. In your cover letter, explain why Korian’s mission appeals to you and how you would approach the challenge of driving energy projects in a matrix without direct authority. If you have experience with Power BI or similar tools, mention it. Finally, ensure your German is strong enough for stakeholder communication, as the note suggests applications without sufficient language skills may not be considered.

The role sits squarely at the intersection of energy management and corporate decarbonisation. Korian’s building stock is the primary source of its operational emissions, so your work on energy efficiency, on-site renewables, and heating optimisation feeds directly into the group’s climate targets. You will also be the internal owner of the energy-related CSRD and EU Taxonomy disclosures, which means shaping how the company reports its environmental performance to investors and the public. Governance aspects matter too: maintaining ISO 50001 certification signals credible management systems, while the annual energy-saving campaign and training push the social side by engaging staff in everyday efficiency. In a care setting, the sustainability agenda is closely tied to resilience, reducing energy costs helps keep resources directed toward patient care, making the environmental and social cases reinforce each other.

One likely challenge is the sheer scale and heterogeneity of the portfolio: 250 facilities across Germany, each with different building ages, systems, and local constraints. Standardising energy management without disrupting care operations will require diplomatic skill and pragmatic solutions. Another is the matrix organisation: you will need to drive change without disciplinary power, which demands strong communication and persistence. Regulatory complexity is another hurdle: keeping up with GEG, TEHG, CSRD, and EU Taxonomy while translating them into practical actions for non-specialist colleagues. Budget competition may also be a factor, as energy projects must compete with other investment priorities in a care business where margins can be tight. Finally, the dual reporting line to group targets and local realities could create tension, requiring you to balance corporate ambitions with what is actually feasible at site level.

A typical day might start with a check on the energy performance dashboard in Power BI, flagging sites that are drifting from their targets. From there, you could move into a project meeting on a photovoltaic or heating upgrade, where you weigh business cases and funding options against payback periods. Later, you might join a call with facility managers or the procurement team to align on implementation, or prepare figures for the CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting cycle. There is also a steady drumbeat of ISO 50001 tasks, reviewing audit trails, updating EnPIs, or preparing for a certification milestone. Because you work across a matrix, no two days look the same: one hour you are deep in data, the next you are persuading regional leads to adopt a new metering standard. Occasional travel to sites adds a hands-on dimension.

This role sits at a senior level, so growth could come from expanding your scope within the Clariane group, perhaps taking on broader ESG responsibilities or leading larger cross-country initiatives. Success in decarbonising the portfolio could position you for a head of sustainability or real estate strategy role. The visibility of CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting means you would interact with senior finance and executive stakeholders, opening doors to corporate sustainability leadership. Alternatively, you could deepen your technical expertise and become a recognised authority in energy management within healthcare real estate. The group’s European footprint might offer opportunities to work on international projects or move into a group-level function. Clariane University and internal development programmes could support formal qualifications or leadership training.

You would interact most frequently with the central real estate and facility management teams, who are your operational counterparts for implementing measures on the ground. Procurement is a key ally, especially when negotiating energy contracts or contracting models. Regional and site managers are critical stakeholders: you need their buy-in to roll out projects and campaigns, even though you may not have direct disciplinary authority over them. On the reporting side, you would work with finance and controlling colleagues to align energy data with CSRD and EU Taxonomy requirements, and with the sustainability or CSR function if one exists at group level. Externally, you might engage auditors for ISO 50001 certification, energy consultants, and technology providers. The matrix structure means you will need to influence without authority, building coalitions across functions and regions.