Energy Manager

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City University Full time

Location: Joseph Priestley Building

Closing date: 23:59 hours BST on Sunday 26th May 2024

Interview dates will be Monday 17th June 2024 and Tuesday 18th June 2024.

Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study right in the heart of the city and we have an exciting opportunity for an Energy Manager to join our dynamic and growing team.

About the job:

The Energy Manager is responsible for developing and delivering the University's approach to utility, energy, and carbon management. The role is at the heart of our net zero carbon target delivery, supporting our Environmental Plan, which is a key strategic priority for the University.

The role will suit an experienced manager who will be responsible for managing an Energy and Data Officer, a multi-million-pound utilities budget, and the development and delivery of our net zero carbon strategy.

You will report to the Environmental Manager and will work with colleagues across the University's professional service departments and faculties, building relationships with partners and key stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will benefit from ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the following key benefits:

  • Opportunity for hybrid working.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods).
  • An attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or the option to retain LGPS for existing and previous members.
  • Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • A supportive and collaborative culture and work environment, rooted in BCU's values.

Why not take a look on the interactive map that shows the facilities across campus.

Main responsibilities:

The Energy Manager will:

  • Lead on the development and delivery of the University's net zero carbon strategy.
  • Lead on utilities management and carbon emissions reduction activity across our sites, conducting energy audits and desktop data analysis, and developing and delivering carbon reduction projects.
  • Communicate complex data through reports and to inform decision making regarding utilities, energy, and carbon, providing technical advice to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Manage the Energy and Data Officer.
  • Lead on energy and carbon legislative compliance and procurement matters.
  • Manage relationships with utility suppliers.

Key requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

  • An energy engineering/environmental management related degree or other appropriate higher-level qualification in a relevant subject or have relevant experience in a similar role in a large organisation.
  • Professional membership of the Energy Institute, CIBSE or another recognised body.
  • Experience of carbon management and delivering carbon/energy improvements in a large organisation.
  • Be highly numerate with excellent IT skills.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, working as part of a team and autonomously.
  • Experience of conducting procurements and writing business cases, reports, and funding bids.
  • Ability to think strategically and work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Please refer to the job description for the full overview of the Energy Manager requirements and responsibilities.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Deborah Phelpstead, Environmental Manager:

£50,321 to £54,699 minimum per annum


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