Principal Energy Officer
We are currently working with a local authority who require the assistance of a Principal Energy Officer to provide a carbon management and energy utilisation management service designed to reduce carbon emissions and conserve and minimise energy and water consumption in County Council properties.
General Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, monitor and provide progress reports on the Carbon Management and Environmental Policy as part of the Asset Management Framework.
- Manage carbon emissions, and energy and other utilities within the County Council’s property portfolio and develop initiatives to cut emissions, consumption and cost.
- Advise on the development of new projects to ensure best environmental practice is followed including BREEAM assessments.
- As the organisations lead expert in the area provide information and advice to Members, departments, schools and Corporate Property officers about energy efficiency and sustainability.
- Develop and manage the Council’s carbon management, energy and water data systems.
- Provide support with the procurement of utility contracts for the County Council.
- Contribute towards the development of the Council’s environmental policies and strategies.
- Identify opportunities to secure third party funding to support the County Council’s energy efficiency and sustainability policies.
Key Requirements:
- Experience of managing programmes of work associated with energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon management.
- Experience of monitoring energy and other utilities and implementing initiatives to reduce emissions, cost and consumption
- Proven record of managing resources and budgets
- Multi-agency, cross functional and partnership working
Qualifications
- A relevant degree level qualification
- A member of a recognised professional organisation e.g. RICS, IWFM, EMA
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until 25th March 2022
Rate: Negotiable (depending on experience)
Full JD available upon request
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