Energy Manager (Hybrid) Wivenhoe
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Energy professional to join our team. Working with colleagues from across the University, your work will span our three campuses and you will develop an extensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the University’s built, electrical, mechanical environments and undertake analysis of metering and BMS data.
You will play a significant role in delivering the University’s energy, carbon and water reduction aspirations and the University’s?most ambitious Sustainability Sub Strategy to date, achieving net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035. You will also develop and implement the University’s various energy and carbon reduction policies and strategies and create and deliver a Carbon Management Plan that will achieve the University’s net zero carbon emission targets.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated and have a determination to succeed, with the ability to build successful relationships and networks. You will have a proven track record delivering projects over £100k in value, experience managing revenue and capital budgets and knowledge of energy markets and energy purchasing. You will have considerable knowledge of M&E building systems, HVAC systems, BMS, electrical distribution, lighting, controls, metering and the built environment and knowledge and experience working under CDM regulations.
You will work on:
- Creating external funding bids for energy and carbon reduction projects
- Providing feasibility studies of costed initiatives and projects to reduce energy/carbon usage
- Creating internal energy, carbon and water project mandates and business cases
- Managing energy, carbon and water projects valued up to and beyond c.£1m
Responsibilities (please see full job description for full list)
- Manage the reduction in energy, carbon and water usage across the three campuses in line with the University’s Sustainability Sub Strategy.
- Manage carbon emission reduction to achieve net zero by 2035 and agreed reductions in costs and energy consumption.
- Oversee external funding accounts (i.e., Salix RDF funds), project repayments and general account matters.
- Lead the assessment, investigation and development of new initiatives, ideas and energy efficiency projects to enhance University energy initiatives.
- Provide expert advice, information, interpretation and support on technical/ professional challenges related to the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012.
- Work closely with colleagues leading on Sustainability Engagement to drive behavioural change.
Benefits
Salary: Grade 9 – £43,414 – £51,805 per annum
Hybrid working: We offer flexibility on working patterns to help achieve a positive and productive work/life balance
Pension: Linked to salary
Holiday: 28 days + Bank Holidays + 3 closure Days
Employee benefits: Savings on bikes and accessories
Info
How to apply: If you wish to apply for this role, please submit a CV and short Covering Letter explaining your motivation for applying and briefly addressing the essential criteria for the role (up to 500 words) via the Change Agents UK Careers Page.
Essential Skills
Qualifications/Training
- BSc in Sustainability, Energy Management or related subject or equivalent work experience
- Experience creating and implementing energy/water and carbon reduction strategies, policies and action plans
- Considerable knowledge of M&E building systems, HVAC, BMS, electrical distribution, lighting, controls, renewables generation, metering and the built environment
Experience/ Knowledge
- Experience creating and implementing energy/water and carbon reduction strategies, policies and action plans
- Experience of collating, analysing, synthesising complex data and compiling reports
- Experience of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver University’s strategic objectives
- Considerable experience in leading and managing project teams, capital programmes of works and project budgets
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding energy/water/carbon reduction policies and related legislation
- Proven track record delivering successful large projects
- Experience of securing external funding opportunities
- Knowledge and experience working under CDM regulations
- Knowledge of energy markets and energy purchasing
Skills/ Abilities
- Consistent methodical and structured work ethic
- Highly motivated and driven, with a determination to succeed
- Strong planning and organisational skills including long-term planning and forecasting
- Ability to build successful relationships and networks
- Ability to lead, influence, motivate and develop an effective, well-motivated team
- Ability to provide clear, relevant technical advice
- Ability to monitor carbon emissions from a complex building’s portfolio, and set and achieve reduction targets
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong commercial and financial awareness, with a focus on value
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
Other
- The ability to meet the requirements of UK right to work legislation
- A flexible and adaptable approach
- A positive outlook and a professional manner
Desired Skills
Qualifications/Training
- Qualification Level 5 (HND/Degree) in Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical and Building or similar
- Professionally qualified and hold a corporate membership (CIBSE – MCIBSE, IET – MIET or above)
- Training or qualification in Project Management, such as PRINCE2 or APM
Experience/Knowledge
- Considerable experience in energy management, carbon reduction from the built environment, building services design and/or maintenance
- Experience procuring a utility contract greater than c.£3m
About Company
Change Agents UK:
Change Agents UK Trading Ltd works as a non-profit sustainability employment business and agency, and is wholly-owned by Change Agents UK Charity. Change Agents UK have worked in Sustainability education and employment for 25 years, supporting our partners to create superb opportunities in sustainability, delivering real impact and change and providing training and skills support for our Change Agents on placement.
Essential Requirements
Qualifications/Training
- BSc in Sustainability, Energy Management or related subject or equivalent work experience
- Experience creating and implementing energy/water and carbon reduction strategies, policies and action plans
- Considerable knowledge of M&E building systems, HVAC, BMS, electrical distribution, lighting, controls, renewables generation, metering and the built environment
Experience/ Knowledge
- Experience creating and implementing energy/water and carbon reduction strategies, policies and action plans
- Experience of collating, analysing, synthesising complex data and compiling reports
- Experience of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver University’s strategic objectives
- Considerable experience in leading and managing project teams, capital programmes of works and project budgets
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding energy/water/carbon reduction policies and related legislation
- Proven track record delivering successful large projects
- Experience of securing external funding opportunities
- Knowledge and experience working under CDM regulations
- Knowledge of energy markets and energy purchasing
Skills/ Abilities
- Consistent methodical and structured work ethic
- Highly motivated and driven, with a determination to succeed
- Strong planning and organisational skills including long-term planning and forecasting
- Ability to build successful relationships and networks
- Ability to lead, influence, motivate and develop an effective, well-motivated team
- Ability to provide clear, relevant technical advice
- Ability to monitor carbon emissions from a complex building’s portfolio, and set and achieve reduction targets
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong commercial and financial awareness, with a focus on value
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
Other
- The ability to meet the requirements of UK right to work legislation
- A flexible and adaptable approach
- A positive outlook and a professional manner
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