Sustainability and Energy Manager

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the heart of London with a forward-thinking council dedicated to achieving net zero by 2030. This role is pivotal in managing the council's energy contracts and driving sustainability initiatives. You will lead the procurement of energy services, ensuring value for money while promoting a low carbon future. Collaborating with senior officers and external partners, you'll provide expert advice and contribute to impactful climate action projects. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real difference in the community, this position offers a fulfilling career path with significant influence over the council's environmental strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing energy contracts and sustainability projects.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret energy consumption data.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management of energy contracts over £18 million pa.
• Provide strategic advice on energy management and climate change.

Skills

Contract Management

Energy Procurement

Data Analysis

Sustainability Practices

Project Management

Policy Advice

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional qualifications in energy management

Tools

Energy Management Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Great opportunity with this Central London Borough working within the Climate Change and Sustainability team.

Reporting to the Head of Climate Change & Sustainability, this role will contribute towards the council's ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2030 and delivery of the council's Climate Action Plan.

The role will be required to undertake contract management of the council's numerous energy contracts, ensuring a transition to a low carbon future while obtaining value for money for the council.

The role will have regular contact with leading councillors and senior officers and will give advice to cabinet members and directors on energy and sustainability.

The role will represent the council with external contractors, partners, and other organisations, impacting the use of council resources and the ability to deliver challenging positive outcomes for the climate emergency and a sustainable future of Southwark.

The post manages two positions: the Climate Change & Energy Project Manager and the Sustainability & Energy Officer.

Outline:

1. To lead, manage and develop all aspects of the procurement of energy, including tendering, letting and management of contracts, and act as the council's strategic energy market expert for gas and electricity purchasing, delivering best value for council tenants, schools and the operational estate.
2. To support the delivery of a capital programme to reduce operational emissions across the council's estate, incorporating the management of budgets, coordination of council resources, project identification, procurement, installation and future monitoring.
3. To take ownership of the council's emissions reporting, ensuring best practice is followed across scope 1, 2 and 3 data and contribute to the delivery of projects within the council's Climate Action Plan.
4. To provide members and senior officers with strategic and policy advice in relation to energy management, sustainability, carbon reduction and climate change matters.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Lead on the procurement and contract management of the council's corporate energy contracts (>£18 million pa) and ensure the contracts deliver the best possible value for money for the council while exploring options to improve sustainability.
2. Work with the External Opportunities Manager to identify and secure external and internal funding for existing and future capital energy efficiency and/or renewable energy programmes.
3. Lead on the collation and management of a large and complex energy data set from across the council's estate, provide consumption and trend analysis and work with the council's energy contractors to ensure a robust bill reconciliation process is in place.
4. Oversee the expansion of the council's renewable energy and district heating portfolio, including responsibility for negotiating and acquiring external and internal funding.
5. Respond to enquiries and supply expert advice and complex data to senior management, councillors, and other council departments and external agencies when required.
6. Work with businesses, social and private landlords to reduce energy consumption in the borough, reduce fuel poverty and influence behavioural change outside of the council.
7. Maintain an up-to-date expert knowledge of legislative, technical and policy changes in the fields of energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change.
8. Oversee a programme of low carbon capital funding schemes, and support colleagues with the delivery of capital projects across the operational, leisure and schools portfolio.
9. This project role includes coordinating and project managing teams from various Council departments, consultants and contractors.
10. Use, interpretation and analysis of energy consumption data and the preparation of necessary briefing reports.
11. Support with innovation and the delivery of other climate and energy projects within the council as required.
12. Represent the Council, Climate Change Team, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth Department at internal and external meetings or organisations.
13. Actively promote equalities issues through the application of the council's equalities practices and procedures.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.