Energy & Utilities Manager

The post holder is operationally responsible for energy and utility services in the following key specialist fields.

Energy and utility management and related regulatory compliance

Management of on-site energy generation contracts energy Management Systems (EMS).

Contract management for third party service and fuel suppliers.

Creation and management of a building energy efficiency programme.

Promotion of effective and efficient use of utility resources across the Trust

Reduction of the Trust's energy demand and associated carbon footprint

Identification and development of demand reduction initiatives and ongoing support to implementation and monitoring.

Selection, assessment, feasibility and implementation of most relevant technologies for energy demand reduction.

Quality and environmental improvements in the service.

Reporting energy use, carbon impact and cost

The post holder will act as the point of contact between the Trust and outside agencies such as the Environment Agency, Nottingham City Council's Pollution Control Department (in relation to energy related emissions), Government Procurement Services (GPS) and energy/utility suppliers on matters relating to energy and utility contracts, the renewal/renegotiation of contracts and circumstances arising from variations and fluctuations in unit energy/utility costs. These duties will include acting as the lead Responsible Person during on-site inspections by the appropriate emissions control organisation.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, please familiarize yourself with full the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The post holder will act as the contract manager of the Trust's Energy Performance contracts attending contractual and operational meetings and escalating matters internally for resolution.

The post holder will be the lead Responsible Person for the collation, preparation of and submission of information to the appropriate verification and regulatory processes connected with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UKETS), Display Energy Certificates (DEC's), Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's), Department of Health ERIC Returns (Estates Returns Information Collection) and Environment Agency Requirements including Environmental Permits, Water Abstraction Licences and Pollution Inventory Reporting. Monitor and review potential impact of any forthcoming changes to environmental regulation, lead the implementation and make reports to the Trust on their implications.

The post holder will maintain effective systems for monitoring and targeting site energy and utility consumption across the Trust. The post holder will provide expert advice and support to the Directorate's senior managers in helping the Trust meet its energy and mandatory emissions targets.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing complex energy/utility consumption and related cost data and assist in setting appropriate energy and utility related budgets.

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