Energy Manager, Sustainability Section

University of Essex; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex is seeking an Energy Manager to lead its ambitious sustainability goals, focusing on carbon and water reduction initiatives. The successful candidate will develop and execute energy strategies, manage substantial projects, and contribute to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035. Opportunities for hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Pension linked to salary

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays + closure days

Savings on bikes and accessories

Qualifications

• BSc in Sustainability or Energy required.
• Professional qualification and membership desirable.
• Training in Project Management (PRINCE2 or APM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement energy and carbon reduction policies.
• Create and manage Carbon Management Plan for net zero targets.
• Manage energy, carbon, and water projects valued up to £1m.

Skills

Project Management

Energy Management

Sustainability

Relationship Building

Budget Management

Education

BSc in Sustainability or Energy

Qualification Level 5 in Building Services

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Energy Manager, Sustainability Section, Colchester

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Client:

University of Essex

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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About the role

Reporting directly to the Head of Energy and Carbon Reduction you will play a significant role in delivering the University’s energy, carbon and water reduction aspirations and the University’s most ambitious Sustainability Sub Strategy to date, achieving net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035.

Working closely with the Head of Carbon and Energy Reduction, you will develop and implement the University’s various energy and carbon reduction policies and strategies and create and deliver a Carbon Management Plan that will achieve the University’s net zero carbon emission targets.

Working with colleagues from across the University, you will develop complex built environments across three campuses by developing an extensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the University’s built, electrical, mechanical environments and by sophisticated analysis of metering and BMS data.

You will work on

• Creating external funding bids for energy and carbon reduction projects.
• Providing feasibility studies of costed initiatives and projects to reduce energy/carbon usage.
• Creating internal energy, carbon and water project mandates and business cases.
• Managing energy, carbon and water projects valued up to and beyond c.£1m.

You will need

• BSc in Sustainability or Energy or equivalent essential.
• Qualification Level 5 in Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical and Building desirable.
• Professionally qualified and hold a corporate membership desirable.
• Training/qualification in Project Management such as PRINCE2 or APM desirable.

About you

You are highly motivated, driven and have a determination to succeed, with the ability to build successful relationships and networks. You will have a proven track record delivering projects over £100k in value, extensive experience managing revenue and capital budgets and knowledge of energy markets and energy purchasing. You will have considerable knowledge of M&E building systems, HVAC systems, BMS, electrical distribution, lighting, controls, metering and the built environment and knowledge and experience working under CDM regulations.

Please note that this advert is part of a rolling recruitment campaign. At the time you make your application there may not be a current vacancy. You will be notified within 6 weeks as to the outcome of the application. If your application is of interest to us but there is not a vacancy at the time of applying, your application will be placed on hold.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We offer

Hybrid working: We have flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way.

Pension: Linked to salary.

Holiday: 28 days + Bank Holidays + 3 closure Days

Employee benefits: Savings on bikes and accessories.