Senior Energy Manager - Sustainable Building Efficiency

CBRE Local UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Hybrid working

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an experienced Energy Manager to lead the development and delivery of energy efficiency initiatives across a diverse property portfolio in the UK. You will work with operational teams to translate sustainability targets into tangible energy savings.

The role focuses on energy strategies, audits, project delivery, and reporting to clients. You will monitor consumption data, ensure compliance with energy legislation, and drive continuous improvement across building services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Energy Manager or in energy consultancy.
• Strong understanding of energy management principles and sustainability practices.
• Experience conducting energy surveys, audits and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of HVAC, lighting, BMS, controls and building services systems.
• Experience delivering energy-saving projects and stakeholder management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret utility data.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement energy management strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Identify and deliver energy-saving initiatives through audits, surveys, and feasibility studies.
• Manage energy reduction projects from concept to implementation and verification.
• Analyse utility consumption data and develop recommendations to improve performance.
• Produce regular energy reports, forecasts, and performance updates for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant energy legislation and industry best practice.
• Work collaboratively with clients, FM teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the optimisation of building systems, including BMS, HVAC, lighting, and other energy-consuming assets.

Skills

Energy management

Energy surveys

Project management

Data analysis

HVAC & BMS

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

CBRE is seeking an experienced Energy Manager to lead the development and delivery of energy efficiency initiatives across a diverse property portfolio in the UK. You will work with operational teams to translate sustainability targets into tangible energy savings.

The role focuses on energy strategies, audits, project delivery, and reporting to clients. You will monitor consumption data, ensure compliance with energy legislation, and drive continuous improvement across building services.