Sustainability-Driven Engineering & Energy Leader

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

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