Energy Manager Dunstable, England
Job description
This is a great opportunity for someone with an analytical mindset who is passionate about sustainability.
Role: Energy Manager
Function: Property
Location: Dunstable, we have a fantastic hybrid working environment, you’ll need to be in the office at least 2 days per week but the rest of your week can be flexible to what works best for you and your role
Package: £43,000 - £53,000 + up to 30% bonus, Pension, BUPA Healthcare
At Whitbread we have made an industry leading commitment to become net zero by 2040. That challenge added to the global energy crisis means it has never been such a challenging and interesting time to operate utilities in a massive hospitality estate of over 1200 buildings. Joining Whitbread Energy is a chance to genuinely innovate and pioneer the way forward to an even leaner, greener and more sustainable hospitality sector fit for the 21st century, all while doing what we do best- delighting our guests.
Inside the role:
- Implement the energy management strategy including capital investment, R&D, bureau management, metering and operations
- Identify opportunities to reduce energy/carbon consumption in the existing estate, develop business cases and secure funding
- Develop and deliver projects for the annual energy investment programme
- Identify new technology to support energy and CO2 reduction targets. Trial this technology to provide future pipeline of savings
- Manage third parties to produce and track performance against annual energy budgets
- Manage Bill Validation, DCDA and MOPs to provide all services required by operations and development teams
- Identify opportunities to improve control and monitoring of energy consuming assets and ensure effective exception management
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to improve awareness and understanding or energy and carbon
- Work with consultants to develop design standards for services and new equipment
We’re open to you:
- An understanding of energy management techniques and technologies
- Analytical mindset and problem solving skills
- A mathematic degree or relevant Energy Manager qualification would be ideal but not a requirement
- Strong project management skills
- Passion for sustainability
- Experience in a similar role or field
We’re 1,200 hotels and restaurants in the UK, Germany and the UAE, but we’re more than that. We’re the 35,000 people supporting our brands every day. The ones sourcing the nation’s favourite breakfast, plating up family favourites, and the great night’s sleep guaranteed people. We’re also always preparing for new openings, looking ahead and revamping our online presence. We do it for our guests, and it’s the details that keep them returning time and time again. We could be at the end of their road, their trusty choice for business trips, or we could be the place they associate with big celebrations up and down the country. We’re a constant in a changing world, and we’d love you to join us. Bring your energy, ideas and sense of fun, we’re waiting and so are our brands.
In return, we will offer you:
- An annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
- An optional contributory pension matched up to 10%
- Family BUPA healthcare
- Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and a regular 25% discount in our Restaurant brands
- Access to Whitbread’s Save As You Earn scheme, with a fantastic 20% discount on Whitbread shares
- Recognition for service anniversaries, starting from 1 year
- Access to a range of discounts from everyday brands
- Charity donations through our Give and Match and Raise and Match schemes
- A collaborative work culture that focuses on enabling your success and continuing your personal development
- Hybrid working and a genuine flexible working policy
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We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcome your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQ+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQ+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We are open to part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this.
