Energy Efficiency Regional Manager

Morgan Ryder; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial manufacturing group is seeking a Regional Energy Efficiency Manager for EMEA to lead energy optimisation across over 50 manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, experience in energy efficiency projects, and strong project management skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact sustainability initiatives within a multinational context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy efficiency or industrial/manufacturing projects.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise across multiple sites.
• Willingness to travel regularly across EMEA (c. 20%, though initially closer to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead energy optimisation programmes across more than 50 manufacturing sites.
• Set and manage energy consumption targets across sites, monitoring performance quarterly.
• Standardise and roll out efficiency initiatives across multiple facilities.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Regional Energy Efficiency Manager - EMEA
Manufacturing - Multi-site
Cheshire (with European travel)

Are you passionate about driving energy efficiency across large-scale manufacturing operations? This is a unique opportunity to join a global industrial manufacturing group at the forefront of mobility and energy solutions. With over €5bn in revenue and more than 100 manufacturing facilities worldwide, the company is on an ambitious journey to reduce CO₂ emissions by 50% by 2030 - and this role is central to that mission.

The Role

As Regional Energy Efficiency Manager for EMEA, you will lead energy optimisation programmes across more than 50 manufacturing sites in the region. You'll take ownership of monitoring and reporting systems, ensure data accuracy, and translate insights into impactful energy-saving projects. Partnering closely with plant leadership, you will influence, support, and challenge stakeholders to deliver tangible improvements.

• Setting and managing energy consumption targets across sites, monitoring performance quarterly.
• Building and optimising a centralised energy monitoring system integrated with plant operations.
• Leading project implementation with support from a direct report dedicated to on-site assessments and training.
• Standardising and rolling out efficiency initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Driving accountability at plant level to ensure timely reporting and action on energy projects.
• Reporting results and progress to senior leadership, highlighting successes and identifying barriers.

About You

We're seeking a technical leader with both engineering expertise and the ability to navigate activities across a complex, matrix structured organisation. You'll be confident working with stakeholders across multiple cultures and business streams, with the determination to push through challenges and deliver results.

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in energy efficiency or industrial/manufacturing projects.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise across multiple sites.
• Data-driven mindset and experience in developing monitoring or reporting systems.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across EMEA (c.20%, though initially closer to 50%).

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a global business with a clear sustainability mandate. You'll work at scale, with influence across diverse sites and technologies, in an organisation committed to innovation and long-term change.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.