Energy Manager - South

Energy Manager - South

Mitie Energy is seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate Energy Manager to join our established and successful team of professionals in the South of England

Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools, and government offices. Mitie has over 68,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there is no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us. We are on a mission to help our customers meet their net zero targets. Decarbonisation, Delivered, is the framework we're using to help them get there. Our knowledge of customer estates, combined with our ability to execute a zero-carbon strategy from assessment through to delivery is, we believe, unrivalled. Our customers include the biggest organisations in the UK and to date we have saved them over 353,000 tonnes of carbon.

Mitie's Net Zero commitments

-Mitie are committed to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2025 (scope 1+2) with scope 3 by 2035

-Mitie are the 1st FM company to sign up to EV100, RE100 and EP100.

-We have our decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative

-Our entire fleet (cars and vans) are electric

How you will make Plan Zero happen…

The Role & Responsibilities

The role's responsibilities include

-Develop comprehensive energy strategies for clients across sectors such as telecommunications, commercial, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

-Achieve measurable energy savings by implementing Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs).

-Build a pipeline of energy-saving initiatives through targeted, cost-effective optimizations, capital investments, and advanced smart building technologies.

-Conduct thorough energy audits and prepare detailed reports outlining actionable opportunities and projects for reducing energy and water consumption as well as associated costs.

-Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the successful adoption of identified energy-saving measures.

-Foster robust and sustainable client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication at all stages.

-Maintain thorough documentation and evidence for contract compliance, including adherence to IPMVP savings methodologies and customer audit requirements.

-Deliver presentations on energy management strategies to key stakeholders, consultants, and contractors both within and outside the organization.

-Collaborate with relevant Mitie stakeholders, team members, delivery partners, and contractors to consistently produce high-quality outcomes.

-Analyse utility data (such as half-hourly readings and submetering) and operational metrics (including BMS and SCADA systems) to gain insights into energy usage patterns.

-Provide regular progress updates to key stakeholders regarding energy and carbon savings achievements.

Do you have what it takes?

Experience & Skills

Required skills and experience should include

-Degree or equivalent in Energy/Environmental Management, Building Services Engineering, or related field, or substantial relevant experience (e.g., engineering disciplines).

-At least two years of relevant experience or training.

-Membership in a professional body (EMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, IMechE) desirable but not essential.

-Strong technical knowledge of energy management, building services (HVAC, electrical, mechanical), and BMS.

-Effective communicator with stakeholders through presentations and calls.

-Analytical, data-driven approach to business improvement.

-Commercial awareness and good project/facilities management understanding.

-Excellent planning, organisational, and initiative skills; able to manage workload within tight deadlines.

-Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; comfortable collaborating across all site levels.

-Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently

-High MS Office proficiency.

-Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Other requirements

-Preferred candidates are located in southern England (e.g., Bristol, London, or Reading), but those nearby may also be considered.

-Home based with regional travel to client site required up to 4 days per week (Monday to Friday)

-Only UK residents or individuals with a valid UK work permit are eligible.