Energy Manager

Go Construct; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment service is seeking an energy manager to help organizations reduce their energy consumption through sustainable practices. The ideal candidate will benchmark energy use, conduct site inspections, and create energy-saving strategies. Qualifications include a Level 3 Junior Energy Manager HND or a Master's in Energy Management. A strong understanding of energy legislation and negotiation skills are essential. Employees can expect a salary ranging from £25,000 for newcomers to £73,000 for experienced managers.

Responsibilities

• Benchmarking energy consumption against best practice guidelines
• Carrying out site inspections and completing energy surveys
• Collecting energy monitoring data and keeping accurate records
• Creating energy policies and systems
• Dealing with energy contract negotiations
• Developing and overseeing strategies to reduce energy consumption
• Encouraging the use of renewable and sustainable energy resources
• Keeping up to date with energy legislation
• Negotiating with contractors and external stakeholders
• Overseeing carbon management
• Raising the profile of energy conservation
• Sharing advice and providing training on energy efficiency

Skills

Ability to influence others and negotiate

Excellent communication skills

Good sense of initiative

Knowledge of energy management and renewable energy

Leadership qualities

Project management skills

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Understanding Carbon Awareness and Energy Management

Level 3 Junior Energy Manager HND or Foundation degree in Building Technology, Business Studies, Engineering or Environmental Studies

Master's Degree in Energy Management

Job description

What does an energy manager do?

As an energy manager, you will enable organisations to reduce their energy consumption by helping them to implement more sustainable energy, carbon and water systems.

• Benchmarking energy consumption against best practice guidelines
• Carrying out site inspections and completing energy surveys
• Collecting energy monitoring data and keeping accurate records
• Creating energy policies and systems
• Dealing with energy contract negotiations
• Developing and overseeing strategies to reduce energy consumption
• Encouraging the use of renewable and sustainable energy resources
• Keeping up to date with energy legislation
• Negotiating with contractors and external stakeholders
• Overseeing carbon management
• Raising the profile of energy conservation
• Sharing advice and providing training on energy efficiency.

How to become an energy manager

There are several routes to becoming an energy manager. You could complete a university or college course, an apprenticeship, or apply to an employer directly.

You should explore these routes to becoming an energy manager to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.

You will need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.

University

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\3>Apprenticeship

• Architecture
• Business studies
• Building and construction
• Energy management
• Engineering
• Environmental sciences
• Surveying

Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you’ll be fully employed and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on‑job experience and college or training provider.

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Work

If you have experience working in a related industry such as architecture, surveying or engineering, you might be able to apply directly to an employer for a position as an energy manager.

Work experience

Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as an energy manager. Potential employers will be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.

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Skills

• Ability to influence others and negotiate
• Excellent communication skills
• Good sense of initiative
• Knowledge of energy management and renewable energy
• Leadership qualities
• Project management skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ in Understanding Carbon Awareness and Energy Management.
• Level 3 Junior Energy Manager HND or Foundation degree in Building Technology, Business Studies, engineering or Environmental Studies.
• Master's Degree in Energy Management.

To Become An Energy Manager

• Level 5 SVQ in Understanding Carbon Awareness and Energy Management.
• Level 3 Junior Energy Manager Apprenticeship
• HND or Foundation degree in Building Technology, Business Studies, engineering or Environmental Studies.
• Master's Degree in Energy Management.

How much could you earn as an energy manager?

The expected salary for an energy manager varies as you become more experienced.

• Newly trained energy managers can start at £25,000
• Trained with experience energy managers can earn up to £73,000*
• Self‑employed energy managers set their own rates.

Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route.

• Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources