Energy & Utilities Manager

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff.

Main area: Estates Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Predominantly 8am to 4pm Flexible working with blended home working arrangements Job ref: 967

Salary and Location

Location: Nottingham Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 19/05/:59

Job overview

The post holder will be operationally responsible for energy and utility services, including:

• Energy and utility management and regulatory compliance
• Management of on-site energy generation contracts and EMS
• Contract management with third-party service and fuel suppliers
• Development of a building energy efficiency programme
• Promoting efficient utility resource use and reducing energy demand and carbon footprint
• Identifying and developing demand reduction initiatives and supporting their implementation and monitoring
• Assessing and implementing relevant technologies for energy demand reduction
• Reporting energy use, carbon impact, and costs
• Acting as the point of contact with external agencies and suppliers, including acting as lead Responsible Person during inspections

Main duties

In addition to the above, the post holder will:

• Manage the Trust's Energy Performance contracts and attend related meetings
• Lead the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, DEC's, EPC's, ERIC returns, and other environmental compliance activities
• Monitor and review environmental regulation impacts and lead implementation
• Maintain systems for monitoring and targeting energy and utility consumption
• Provide expert advice to support the Trust's energy and emissions targets
• Assist in setting energy and utility budgets

Working for NUH

Join NUH, one of the city's largest employers, supporting health, research, education, and innovation. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare. We offer extensive personal development opportunities and aim to turn your job into a career.

We especially encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled individuals to improve our representation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in engineering, energy, environmental management, or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge in energy supply, legislation, targeting, and technologies
• Knowledge of healthcare/engineering guidance for policy development
• CPD in relevant subjects and Chartered membership of a professional body such as IEMA
• Qualifications in carbon reporting
• Experience in large organizations, NHS, and healthcare energy services
• Experience with environmental management systems and delivering sustainability initiatives

Skills

• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, delegation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to develop professional relationships across organizational levels

Additional Information

NUH supports diversity, offers application support, and emphasizes fair recruitment practices. Please check your email regularly for communication. Applications from young people under 18 are subject to apprenticeship requirements. Salary is pro-rated for part-time roles. Applicants with disabilities or NHS at-risk employees will be prioritized if criteria are met. ID and right to work checks will be conducted via Trust ID system. Consent for data transfer and DBS checks is required.