Head of Engineering and Energy Management

Hartpury University and College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing support (EAP)

LGPS pension scheme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support

Enhanced maternity, adoption and p at

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a Head of Engineering and Energy Management to oversee our building services and energy infrastructure across the campus, ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance while supporting sustainability ambitions.

You will lead renewable energy and low-carbon projects, manage asset lifecycles, and work with Estates, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Finance and academic teams to deliver high-quality, resilient services for students, staff and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with building services, energy systems or infrastructure in a complex environment.
• Ability to couple technical knowledge with clear communication and collaborative working.
• Commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction and high service standards.
• Expertise in statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management in estates/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing strategic and operational management of engineering, mechanical and electrical services.
• Ensure campus infrastructure is safe, compliant, efficient and resilient; support business continuity and future developments.
• Oversee asset management and lifecycle investment programmes for building services.
• Provide technical expertise and evidence-based advice on engineering, energy and infrastructure matters.
• Develop and deliver capital projects, including renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.
• Manage utilities, energy performance and consumption, identifying efficiency improvements and decarbonisation opportunities.
• Participate in an on-call rota to support urgent engineering and infrastructure matters outside normal hours.

Skills

Sustainability focus

Data-driven

Communication

Collaboration

Building services knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering/Estates Management

Tools

Energy modelling tools

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of engineering and energy management across Hartpury's diverse campus. As Head of Engineering and Energy Management, you will oversee our mechanical, electrical and building-services infrastructure, helping to ensure that the campus remains safe, efficient, compliant and resilient. You will also play a central role in delivering our sustainability and carbon-reduction ambitions, including the development of renewable-energy and low-carbon projects. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Estates, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Finance and academic departments, you will provide technical expertise and trusted advice to help create a safe, sustainable and high-performing environment for students, staff and visitors. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the strategic and operational management of engineering, mechanical and electrical services across a diverse educational estate
• Ensure campus infrastructure remains safe, efficient, statutory compliant and resilient, supporting both day to day operations, business continuity and future developments.
• Oversee asset management, lifecycle investment programmes to improve the performance and longevity of building services systems
• Provide expert technical expertise and clear, evidence based advice on engineering, energy and infrastructure matters
• Developing and delivering of capital projects, including renewable energy and low carbon technologies
• Manage utilities, energy performance and consumption, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, decarbonisation and delivery of cost savings
• The role will also participate in an on-call rota to support the response to urgent engineering and infrastructure matters outside normal working hours.

You will bring substantial experience of building services, energy systems or infrastructure within a complex operational environment. You will be comfortable combining technical knowledge with effective communication and collaborative working.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction and delivering a high standard of service.
• Expertise in statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management within an estates, property or engineering environment.
• The ability to drive innovation based on data and technical analysis.
• Customer focused, proactive and solutions oriented with a commitment to delivering high standards of service

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
• Access to free seasonal events on campus
• Shuttle bus to Gloucester available, pay per use