Site Energy Manager

Technical Placements; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a Site Energy Manager to oversee energy strategy and operations in a large facility. This role involves managing energy efficiency projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a dedicated energy team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and a strong background in energy management, coupled with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High levels of computer literacy with Microsoft and data management systems.
• Relevant Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Energy Team with clear energy strategy.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental standards.
• Provide operational oversight for power and steam production.

Skills

Computer literacy, Microsoft and data management

Contractor Management

Data analysis

Knowledge of Energy Management

Management of Energy and Carbon reduction projects

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Due to promotion, we have a rare opportunity for a Site Energy Manager based at a large manufacturing site in North Birmingham. Great salary, benefits and prospects. Monday to Friday 8.00 – 4.30.

This site is part of a global recycling / packaging manufacturinggroup.The Energy Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient provision of power and steam to support the continuous operation of the plantand associated utilities. This role plays a critical part in leading the site’s energy strategy, ensuring all health, safety, environmental, and legal compliance standards are rigorously upheld.

With a proactive and strategic mindset, the Energy Manager will lead and develop the Energy Team, ensuring strong cross-functional communication with the site Leadership Team. The role requires robust operational oversight and forward-thinking planning to keep the site at the forefront of energy generation and distribution.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Highly computer literate, particularly with Microsoft and data management systems
• Contractor Management
• Data analysis
• General Knowledge of Energy Management
• Managing Energy and Carbon reduction projects or similar
• A relevant Degree or equivalent in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering), Energy Management, or a related technical discipline
• High levels of written and oral communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize self and others

Desirable

• A related post-graduate qualification is desirable, along with professional certifications such as BOAS (Management Level), ISO 50001 Internal Auditor, and/or APM PMQ (or equivalent). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it would be anadvantage
• Developing business cases for investments in energy efficiency projects
• General understanding of mechanical/electrical systems
• Managing Emission Trading Scheme (UKETS / EUETS)
• Knowledge of PowerBI
• Project delivery (from the concept stage to commissioning)
• Managing CHPs and Boilers / Energy Plant
• BOAS qualification, knowledge of the BG01 and PSSR2000 regulations

This is a great opportunity to join the technical team of a company at the forefront of its industry.