About the role

Juru is looking for a Head of Energy Efficiency (EE) who will lead our Energy Efficiency team as part of our Engineering Consulting Business Unit (ECBU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The person in this role is responsible for real outcomes: the strategic growth of our service portfolio, the profitability of the business unit, the technical quality of our engineering deliverables, and the growth of our team. This role is a full-time, work-from-an-office opportunity.

Job responsibilities:

Business Ownership and Strategy 

You own the business performance of the EE team. You are responsible for the team’s project pipeline, revenue, and profitability. You decide where the team goes next - expanding our service portfolio into commercial/industrial sector energy/resource efficiency assessments/audits, district heating/cooling, green building certifications, and new regional markets. You report directly to the Head of ECBU.

Technical and OperationalExcellence

You own the delivery cycle for the team’s current portfolio, which includes comprehensive energy audits, low-carbon HVAC system design, and building energy modelling & assessment. More importantly, you will drive our operational expansion into new technical frontiers. We expect you to lead our push into industrial energy efficiency assessments, facility-level resource efficiency audits, green building certifications, among other promising areas. The standard we hold ourselves to is on-time, on-budget delivery without sacrificing quality. You will track project margins, manage resource utilization, and clear operational roadblocks.

Leadership Authority and Team Growth

You own the team structure. You take full responsibility for hiring, performance management, allocating project duties, and staff development. You will manage and mentor a growing team of engineers and sustainability specialists, earning their respect through your strong technical engineering and analytical background.

Client and Stakeholder Management

You act as the primary commercial and operational point of contact for key clients and partners on major projects, such as our work with the IFIs, governments/ministries, or the private sector. You design clear communication channels and turn complex engineering constraints into actionable updates for leadership and clients—not just passing along reports, but providing an honest reflection of project health.

Juru is the leading independent consultancy and engineering firm focused on Central Asia and Caucasus. Founded in 2015, Juru has worked in over 9 countries worldwide, and delivered 225 projects in the field of energy and sustainability. Juru built a strong reputation as an energy consultancy and has since expanded its scope to include a stronger focus on the development of infrastructure and building projects. 

If you meet the below requirements and are interested in the position, we will be glad to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining your interest to work with us.

Who you are 

• Owner: If a project budget is slipping, a team member is struggling, or a market opportunity is being missed, you notice it and act on it.
• Technical Leader: You possess the technical credibility to challenge senior engineers and the commercial understanding to discuss project value with clients.
• Multitasker: You manage team capacity, project margins, and business development at the same time without losing detail.
• Communicator: You communicate clearly with clients, technical experts, and leadership—adjusting your approach depending on who you are speaking to.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, etc.), Project Management, or a related field;
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in engineering consultancy, with a solid mix of technical execution and team/business leadership within sustainable buildings, industrial efficiency, or HVAC sectors;
• Proven track record of managing project profitability, structuring technical teams, and driving business development;
• Strong communication skills in English, with Uzbek and Russian being an advantage;

Nice to have

• Additional degree or certification in Business Administration (e.g., MBA) or Project Management (e.g., PMP);
• Exposure to logistics and delivery on major IFI-funded projects.