Energy and Sustainability Manager

Job Introduction

As an Energy and Sustainability Manager you will be working on a new Government Services contract to develop and implement sustainability strategy and improvements. The role involves strategically working with the client and suppliers to gather, analyse and advise on utilities, waste and other sustainability aspects that will drive operational and environmental performance across the client’s extensive property portfolio. This includes supporting the client to meet their strategic estate objectives, in particular, the Greening Government commitments and targets.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic account team and alongside Energy and Sustainability professionals to drive Energy and Sustainability improvements on a large and publicly visible portfolio.

We are proud to have been awarded an exciting new Government contract with a large scale property portfolio and are seeking facilities management professionals, ideally with managing agent/integrator model experience  You'll also support the transformation and change management this new contract will bring, working alongside a dedicated team for the business segment

Our wealth of experience means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs.

Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

As an Energy and Sustainability Manager you responsibilities will be to :
 Understand client strategy, objectives and tactical requirements and how these inform the focus of business intelligence activity.
 Review and manage the delivery of the client’s monthly management information report including utilities, waste and sustainability performance and financial metrics.
 Targeting sustainability audits and surveys to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
 Develop supplier relationship to manage delivery of sustainability improvements and report on progress made.
 Work closely with the Energy Manager and Energy Performance Analyst to provide technical engineering support and implementation to our client relating to energy efficiency as part of asset lifecycle, projects and estates strategy.
 Monitor emerging sustainability related legal compliance as well as Government and industry best practice. Including climate change adaptation, biodiversity programmes, sustainability procurement of food and catering services and sustainable construction for new building projects.
 Applying knowledge and driving best practice to meet sustainable standards such as BREEAM, SKA Rating, LEED, ISO 14001, etc.)
 Communications and reporting to contractors, relating to energy and sustainability performance and improvements.
 Assist the client with developing and implementing an estate sustainability strategy including infrastructure, facilities management service-lines and operational use of the buildings.
 Provide detailed professional and technical advice regarding the operation and maintenance of the energy consuming infrastructure to deliver optimal carbon and energy efficiency, including boilers, chillers, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, lighting etc.
 Provide detailed reports for proposed energy and water reduction initiatives, including payback periods and estimated and delivered carbon savings.
 Support with the management of energy projects to ensure returns on investment and agreed savings are delivered.
 Proactively contribute to the sharing of experience and expertise across our accounts.
 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:
 Degree and/or post graduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification by experience.
 Professional membership of relevant institution (e.g. IEMA, CIWM, CIBSE).
 Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sustainability with respect to buildings/facilities.
 Understanding of legislative requirements, including CRC, ESOS, DECs, MEES, Waste Management.
 Experience of Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001).
 Strong customer relationship skills.
 Good influencing and communication skills
 Financial and business awareness.
 Ability to undertake on-site and desk-top assessments to identify utility savings.
 Ability to write recommendation reports to suit varying audiences (technical and non-technical).
 Awareness of carbon reporting and accounting.
 Ability to work both with others as part of a team and also independently.
 Takes accountability and responsibility for delivering required results.
 Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desirable:
 Experience of designing climate change adaptation programmes.
 Experience of biodiversity programmes.
 Experience of sustainable procurement of food and catering services.
 Experience of sustainable construction.
 Previous engineering experience in an operational maintenance role in a large estate setting with a proven track record of optimising energy and water efficiency.
 CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant or Assessor.
 LEED or BREEAM assessor.
 Experience/knowledge of sustainability/environmental ISO and BS standards.
 Financial business case development (MACC, OPEX, CAPEX, NPV).
 Experience of working with or for a Facilities Management organisation.
 Experience of CAFM / CMMS systems.
 Experience of the Government Services sector.

Package Description

Competitive salary + benefits

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.