Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Working for us, you'll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.
The OpportunityWe have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Energy & Controls Manager to join our Consulting Property team. With shared office space in Birmingham, Telford, Manchester, Sheffield and Bristol, we welcome applications from Energy Managers across these regions.
The Energy & Controls Manager will be responsible for analysing current energy usage identifying opportunities for improvement and developing the operational energy management plan in order to provide proper environmental conditions with cost effective energy utilization. The successful candidate will join our existing team across the UK providing support to our customers within our Schools and Ministry of Justice portfolios.
Working in conjunction with our Advisory and Analytics colleagues we ensure we provide data led solutions to maximise the efficiency of forward asset management plans, and with our Sustainability Solutions colleagues we help clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions as we drive the Energy Transition Agenda
The roleWe are firm believers in data. And when it's used alongside the expertise of our people, great things can happen. We can unleash the potential of properties; providing clients with the insights needed to make smart decisions, sustaining growth, and simplifying future planning.
Building Systems and Controls
• The Energy & Controls Manager will be responsible for the HVAC controls and Building Management Systems across a number of sites
• Work with colleagues and suppliers to ensure that the BMS is maintained and developed to optimise energy efficiency and provide effective control of HVAC and other building systems
• Work with colleagues to ensure that all building control systems (such as lighting controls) are effectively maintained to ensure efficient operation
• Provide support to clients and building users to allow the most efficient use of relevant control systems
Identifying Opportunities for improving utilities efficiency
• Recommend sound policies directed toward energy and water conservation
• Develop long-range plans for implementing innovations to improve energy and water efficiency, utilising consultants where necessary
• Develop improvement plans to ensure the best operation in the area of HVAC and energy equipment maintenance
• Pursue an aggressive program to reduce site costs for energy
• Work alongside Maintenance & Operations teams and building users to provide optimum facility comfort while reducing energy consumption levels
• Assist maintenance managers in evaluating HVAC and energy equipment maintenance staff to ensure effectiveness
• Review and recommend equipment and technologies to deliver improved energy efficiency as part of asset replacements and renewals
Data Management & Reporting
• Provide regular reports as to the overall effectiveness of the utilities management program
• Collate and Compile regular reports on utilities consumption and efficiency in line with contractual requirements
• Provide analysis of utilities data to highlight changes in consumption, their potential causes and areas for further investigation or focus
Commercial and Contractual Awareness
• Ensure that utilities management operations are supportive of the client's and contractual objectives to optimise energy and water consumption
• Identify the most appropriate route for funding improvements designed to improve energy & water efficiency
• Liaise with Commercial Manager and equipment suppliers when conducting bidding process for equipment upgrades and retrofits.
• Work with Commercial Manager to ensure that potential and actual commercial risks related to utilities consumption are understood.
What you will bring to us:• At least 3 years' experience in Energy/Utility management
• HVAC Systems & Building Management Systems Controls
• Demonstrable experience in energy and water management within buildings
• Experience of collating, managing and analysing data to report on utilities consumption and identify areas for further investigation
• Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments
• Demonstrate behaviour that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all site staff
• Employ effective interpersonal skills
• Adaptable in roles, multi-tasking when necessary
• To work closely with all colleagues and enhance the team value
• Effectively communicate with a wide variety of people representing different views, requirements and perspectives
What we can offer you:At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.
Career Development -Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We're huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.
Work-life Balance -Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.
Wellbeing -Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers
EDI-At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas - Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
Social Value -You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:
- Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
- Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
Your Career at Amey ConsultingAt Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.
You'll be stretched but always supported. We'll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.
Application GuidanceAmey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
