Energy Manager

Vital Energi; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm based in Blackburn is looking for an Energy Manager to oversee the performance and efficiency reporting of assets. You will lead a talented team, compile detailed performance reports, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve energy and financial targets. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, proficient in tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Expertise in analysing performance against energy models to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience with energy conversion, metering solutions, data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of contractual frameworks like Carbon Energy Fund.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts in performance and optimisation.
• Compile performance reports covering operational and asset performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for optimisation efforts.

Skills

Identifying inefficiencies

Practical solutions for optimization

Analysing performance trends

Leadership and team management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We're excited to announce that we're looking for a Energy Manager- Energy Performance and Efficiency, based at our Blackburn Head Office. In this role. Vital Energi's Performance Team plays a key role in safeguarding the profitability of the contracts under which we provide performance guarantees associated with the equipment we operate. The Performance Team's key function is to analyse the performance of Company and Customer Assets to ensure plant availability, utilisation, reliability and efficiencies are maximised and are operating in line with contractual obligations. The team also produces routine performance reports for distribution both internally and externally which details the technical and commercial performance of the relevant assets, compliance with contractual metrics and provides supporting information with regards to operational and maintenance activities undertaken by the company's O&M team in the relevant reporting period. As Energy Manager- Energy Performance and Efficiency you will be responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis and reporting of the performance and efficiency of assets owned and/or maintained by Vital Energi. You will manage a talented team of analysts to deliver an excellent standard of operational reporting, delivery of energy performance KPIs and play a pivotal role in continuous improvement and performance optimisation.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of performance and optimisation analysts, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure successful deliver of our energy, carbon and financial targets for our long-term energy performance contracts (EPCs).
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for our clients which will cover operational performance, asset performance and network efficiency reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Asset Management, Design, and Solutions, to align optimisation efforts with broader organisational goals.
• Liaise with the CEF (Carbon Energy Fund) and other third-party consultants to reconcile quarterly/annual carbon, energy and financial savings.
• Develop and implement performance testing strategies and plans for new and existing applications and systems to determine performance.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates and reports to senior management on team performance and project outcomes.
• Engage with external auditors, regulators and industry bodies where required to ensure accurate and transparent reporting.
• Develop a standardised and automated suite of operational reports and ensure effective compliance to contractual reporting criteria. This will include operational performance reports, compliance and risk reports, customer service reporting.
• Act in a collaborative capacity between senior management/operational leaders and data teams to ensure that information produced is of a high standard and where required providing training to teams on report usage and data interpretation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to identify inefficiencies across a wide range of applications, including heat pumps, boilers, CHPs and solar.
• Provide practical solutions to resolve inefficiencies and implementing strategies for further optimisation.
• Expertise in analysing actual performance against energy and financial models and manufacturer data sheets to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Experience with CHPQA annual submissions.
• Knowledge of Carbon Energy Fund and/or PFI contract frameworks.
• Professionally qualified with a Degree/HND/HNC level (or suitable technical qualification) coupled with experience plant efficiency optimisation and monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, macros) and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in energy conversion, metering solutions, data analysis and reporting would be an advantage.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

At Vital Energi, we're not just delivering low-carbon energy solutions, we're building a sustainable future. We're passionate about creating innovative solutions that will leave a positive impact for generations to come. Protecting our planet for future generations is our purpose, our why! Join us and be part of the movement that's shaping a cleaner, greener world!