Energy Manager - 12 month Fixed Term

NG Bailey Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Energy Manager for a flagship project in London. This role offers a 12-month contract focused on optimizing energy performance while ensuring client sustainability goals are met. Ideal for junior to mid-level professionals looking to apply technical expertise in a hands-on, impactful setting.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Dental and Gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and energy compliance.
• Experience on building performance or energy management projects.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on energy performance pre-occupancy and during occupancy.
• Collaborate with FM and design teams for efficiency.
• Support client with energy-saving initiatives.

Skills

HVAC systems

energy compliance

building efficiency best practices

stakeholder management

data analysis

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Degree in Data Science

Degree in Energy Management

Tools

BMS systems

CAD drawings

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and data-driven Energy Manager to support the mobilisation and operational readiness of a flagship new-build development – Rowmakers – in central London. This is a site-based, 12-month fixed-term contract where you’ll work exclusively with one of our key clients, monitoring and optimising building performance from pre-occupancy through to handover and early operations.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the building operates to the highest efficiency standards by gathering data, interrogating building systems, and identifying opportunities for energy optimisation across a highly equipped, state-of-the-art workplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level energy or building performance professional to apply their technical expertise in a high-profile, hands-on setting. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking FM business committed to sustainability, innovation, and exceptional client service. By working on a premium workplace from its earliest stages, you’ll gain unique insight into commissioning, optimisation, and early-stage operations, making a real, measurable impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated Energy Manager for the Rowmakers site, focused solely on client requirements and building performance.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on energy and system performance before and during building occupancy.
• Collaborate with FM, design, and commissioning teams to ensure assets are functioning efficiently and aligned to sustainability goals.
• Use data from BMS, metering, and building analytics platforms to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Support the client with strategic planning and ensure the building runs as efficiently as possible from day one.
• Provide ongoing insight through reporting, workshops, and updates to support client decision-making.
• Develop and maintain M&V plans, ensuring accurate energy baselining and validation.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Data Science, Energy Management, or similar technical discipline.
• Experience working on building performance, commissioning support, or energy management projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, energy compliance, and building efficiency best practices.
• Confident working with BMS systems, CAD drawings, and analysing building data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on a client site with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Desirable: familiarity with ESOS, IPMVP methodologies, or experience working on mobilisation projects.
• Desirable: memberships such as CIBSE, Energy Institute, LCC, LCEA, or CMVP

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with aleading provider andup to8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.