The Role
Job title:
Energy & Carbon Manager
Department:
Estates & Facilities - Environmental Sustainability
Salary:
Grade 7
ROLE PURPOSE The overall purpose of the job is to: 1. Manage utilities budget and consumption to achieve long term energy and cost security for the University, including procurement, contracts, forecasting, bill validation, recharging and reporting. 2. Develop and implement an ISO 50001 compliant energy management system. 3. Identify and manage energy, water and carbon reduction opportunities and prepare business cases to gain support and financial investment. 4. Lead the design, delivery and management of the utility metering strategy. 5. Advise the University on legislation, regulations and other external standards and requirements relating to energy, water and carbon and ensure compliance with current and forthcoming requirements. 6. Contribute to the development and implementation of a decarbonisation plan to meet the University’s net zero targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the utilities budget, providing forecasting, target setting and monitoring for consumption and cost. • Negotiate and manage utility contracts and relationship with purchasing consortia. net zero targets and make continued absolute carbon reductions. Ensure that all energy-related policies are kept updated. • Carry out a rolling programme of audits, identify energy, water, carbon saving and enabling projects, taking such projects through to
PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential:
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. OUR EXPECTATIONS There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate: • Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported. • Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues. • Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace. • Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. • Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in using Building Management Systems and energy management software. • Energy & Carbon Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing energy, water, and carbon within complex estates. • Collaboration & Partnerships: Proven ability to establish partnerships and lead collaborative initiatives. • Stakeholder Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and ensure alignment within teams and organizations. • Communication & Organisational Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and manage tasks efficiently. • Budget & Project Management: Experience in managing significant budgets and leading complex projects. • Data & Reporting Skills: Ability to manage large, complex datasets and produce clear, insightful reports. • Relevant Qualification & Experience: Professionally qualified/ relevant degree, with substantial experience in energy management Desirable: • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant topic. • Membership of an appropriate professional body. • Knowledge of broader sustainability issues such as waste, transport and procurement.
implementation and monitoring of effectiveness. • Work with colleagues to ensure that energy, water and carbon reduction requirements and activities are incorporated into capital projects and refurbishments. • Develop strong relationships with closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, working with them to identify collaborative opportunities, maximise synergies and develop bids for internal and external funding. • Provide energy and carbon reduction training and development to colleagues as required. • Be a proactive member of the E&F Sustainability Team and contribute to wider sustainability activity across the University. • Manage internal staff and external consultants as required. • Engage in professional development opportunities to keep skills and knowledge up to date. • Represent the University at external groups and forums. • Undertake other duties as may be required that are commensurate with the level of the post.
• Use energy management software and bureau services to ensure all utilities invoice payments and recharges take place accurately and on time. Liaise closely with utility suppliers. • Maintain robust monitoring and targeting, providing accurate data to internal and external stakeholders. • Produce energy reports and account statements as required for relevant University committees and decision-makers. Analyse usage and spend to ensure targets are being met and anomalies are flagged. • Develop and maintain an ISO50001-certified energy management system which aligns with the existing ISO14001-certified environmental management system. • Develop an appropriate metering strategy, working with colleagues to ensure that it is implemented, including installation of automatic sub-metering. • Input to the work of colleagues on BMS optimisation. • Help to develop and implement a decarbonisation plan to meet the University’s
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