Energy Manager

Burman Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Greater London seeks an experienced Energy & Carbon Manager to drive the decarbonisation efforts across its multi-campus estate. This technical leadership role involves shaping energy and carbon strategy, managing utilities, and engaging stakeholders to achieve net zero targets by 2030. The position demands strong expertise in energy management, compliance with UK legislation, and the ability to influence across diverse teams. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and proven experience in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy and carbon management within a complex estate or large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of BMS, metering systems, and energy monitoring.
• Understanding of UK energy and carbon legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Energy & Carbon Management Strategy aligned with net zero targets.
• Manage utilities contracts, budgets, and supplier performance.
• Promote awareness around energy use and carbon reduction.

Skills

Energy and carbon management

Strong communication skills

Technical expertise in energy legislation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Building Services, Environmental Science or similar

Tools

BMS

Energy monitoring tools

Utilities management systems

Job description

A leading London-based higher education institution is seeking an experienced Energy & Carbon Manager to lead the decarbonisation of a diverse, multi-campus estate as part of its journey toward Net Zero by 2030.

This is a high-impact, technical leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering energy and carbon strategy across a complex portfolio of buildings, supporting long-term sustainability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Energy & Carbon Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional net zero targets and sustainability policies
• Take ownership of energy, water, and utilities management systems, including metering, monitoring, and reporting
• Identify and deliver carbon reduction and energy efficiency projects across the estate
• Analyse consumption patterns, identifying peaks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Manage utilities contracts, budgets, procurement, and supplier performance
• Oversee and develop BMS and sub-metering systems, ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity
• Integrate low-carbon and energy-efficient design principles into refurbishment and new build projects
• Support development of energy policies, specifications, and technical standards
• Work closely with sustainability, estates, capital projects, and external contractors to deliver decarbonisation objectives
• Promote awareness and engagement around energy use and carbon reduction across staff, students, and stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise on energy legislation, compliance, and best practice frameworks

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative energy professional with:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Energy Management, Building Services, Environmental Science or similar
• Proven experience in energy and carbon management within a complex estate or large organisation
• Strong knowledge of BMS, metering systems, utilities management, and energy monitoring tools
• Understanding of UK energy and carbon legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing energy budgets, contracts, and procurement processes
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver data-driven decarbonisation strategies
• Strong communication skills and experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of ISO 50001 / ISO 14001 systems
• Experience with PPAs, energy procurement strategies, and funding schemes (e.g. Salix)
• Experience delivering energy business cases and heat mapping exercises
• Understanding of higher education or public sector estates