Energy and Decarbonisation Specialist
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Either Central London / Birmingham
- Salary: Negotiable
We are seeking an Energy and Decarbonisation Specialist to lead our efforts in delivering energy-efficient and decarbonisation-focused business practices. This role is crucial in ensuring we meet our strategic goals and targets regarding decarbonisation, science-based targets (SBT), and energy management. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in improving energy efficiency and developing initiatives to achieve our net-zero ambitions.
Day to Day of the role:
- Collaborate with the Energy and Environment Lead to achieve the decarbonisation and energy use reduction goals outlined in Our Responsible Plan.
- Manage the science-based target initiative (SBTi) process, ensuring verification and achievement of set targets.
- Establish robust carbon footprint reporting for the client and manage annual reporting.
- Develop and communicate a zero-carbon roadmap, creating action plans for carbon reporting and reduction initiatives.
- Implement scope 3 supplier engagement strategy and integrate decarbonisation into procurement processes.
- Oversee utilities contracts, manage invoice validation, and meet trajectories for energy consumption reduction.
- Develop and submit annual energy and decarbonisation costed proposals for the business planning process.
- Provide expert advice on energy efficiency, renewable energy opportunities, and decarbonisation strategies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of carbon footprinting, emissions factors, and carbon management processes including SBT and ISO 14064.
- Proficiency in Excel and understanding of energy, decarbonisation, and climate change legislation.
- Leadership skills, self-motivation, and ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Demonstrable expertise in carbon use, energy, and water impact management and analysis.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Relevant building services experience with the ability to implement energy reduction measures.
- Experience in strategy and business plan development, managing programmes, projects, and stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills.
Qualifications Required:
- Degree in environmental science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Membership in the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or an equivalent environmental professional body.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package (details to be provided by the employer).
- Opportunity to lead and shape the company's decarbonisation and energy management strategies.
- Work in a dynamic and impactful role with the potential to make a significant contribution to environmental sustainability.
To apply for the Energy and Decarbonisation Specialist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.