Group Energy And Sustainability Manager

Irwin & Colton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Irwin & Colton in West London is seeking a Group Energy and Sustainability Manager to lead energy strategy and sustainability reporting across a large, dynamic estate. The role focuses on turning sustainability goals into measurable outcomes and driving carbon reduction while managing energy procurement.

You will oversee contracts for electricity, gas, oil and water, ensure accurate billing and cost control, and work with senior stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in energy management, sustainability, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience in energy management, procurement, utilities, and contract negotiation; familiarity with ISO14001/ISO50001.
• Understanding of carbon footprint calculations (Scope 1 & 2, Scope 3 is a plus) and environmental reporting and compliance.
• Ability to lead and influence change, work collaboratively, and support continuous improvement; professional development in environmental/energy bodies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability, energy, and environmental strategies, including carbon management, reduction initiatives, and Scope 1-3 reporting; support leaders in achieving environmental targets.
• Oversee procurement and negotiation of utility contracts (electricity, gas, oil, water); identify energy-saving opportunities across the estate.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and energy legislation; prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders; lead sustainability training and awareness initiatives.
• Manage and develop the sustainability team; assess internal policies to identify improvements; lead biodiversity, pollution reduction, sustainable design, and education projects.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Energy management

Education

Degree in energy management / related field

Job description

Group Energy and Sustainability Manager

West London

Circa £60,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and manage energy strategy and utility procurement across a complex, fast-paced operational estate?

Do you have the skills to turn sustainability goals into measurable outcomes, driving carbon reduction and environmental compliance at scale?

If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Group Energy and Sustainability Manager role we are currently recruiting for. The company is a leading organisation within the creative sector, managing a large and dynamic operational estate. They are committed to embedding sustainability across their operations, and this role will work closely with teams to deliver their carbon reduction strategy, manage energy procurement, and oversee sustainability data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of sustainability, energy, and environmental strategies, including carbon management, reduction initiatives, and Scope 1-3 reporting. Support business leaders in achieving environmental objectives and performance targets.
• Overseeing procurement and negotiation of utility contracts (electricity, gas, oil, water), manage metering systems, and ensure accurate billing and cost recovery. Identify and implement energy-saving opportunities across the estate.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and energy legislation. Prepare and present reports, proposals, and performance data to senior stakeholders. Lead sustainability training and awareness initiatives across internal teams and site users.
• Managing and developing the sustainability team. Assess internal policies and processes to identify improvements, and lead projects focused on biodiversity, pollution reduction, sustainable design, and wider organisational education.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in energy management, sustainability, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience in energy management, procurement, utilities, and contract negotiation is desirable, along with familiarity with Environmental/Energy Management Systems such as ISO14001 or ISO50001.
• Understanding of sustainability issues, carbon footprint calculations (Scope 1 & 2, Scope 3 is a plus), and environmental reporting and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead and influence change, work collaboratively, and support continuous improvement. Professional development or membership in environmental or energy bodies is an advantage.

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you