Energy Performance Manager

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Interviews for this role will take place week commencing 24 June 2024.

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.  We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

 

The Directorate of Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) are responsible for the management and day-to-day running of the University estate and ensures essential services are in place for all who work, study and visit GCU. The Sustainability Team is part of the Directorate and has responsibility for operational sustainability and providing cross institutional support to help other functions across the University develop, adopt and embed more sustainable practices.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Energy Manager to join GCU’s Sustainability Team and support the delivery of the University’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040.

The purpose of the role is to support the University’s sustainability ambitions and transition to carbon neutrality by ensuring that campus infrastructure, buildings, plant and equipment are energy/water efficient, cost effective and fully support University strategic Net Zero objectives for Scope 1 & 2 carbons emissions. 

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and/or have a background in energy and water management along with experience with building management systems. The post-holder will be proactive and demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, as well as flexible working including responding to emergency situations out with normal working hours. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and will be comfortable working with complex datasets.

The Energy Performance Manager will be responsible for monitoring and analysing University’s utility data and liaising with the utility providers to ensure that invoices are aligned with consumption. Key responsibilities will include but not limited to the development, review and refinement of the University’s utility data collection protocols and reporting arrangements to enhance visibility of consumption and improvement opportunities for energy and water use across the Estate. Ultimately, the post-holder will develop energy and water management practices aligned with ISO 50001 and ISO 46001. The post-holder will provide advice, guidance and leadership on energy and water savings to colleagues in the EFM Directorate and other stakeholders across the University. The creation of a programme of pipeline energy and water saving projects will be a key requirement of the role including ownership for their delivery. They will chair/participate departmental energy working groups or meetings and will represent the University sustainability function in external working groups/meetings.

For further details on this post or for an informal, confidential conversation please contact Paulo Cruz, Head of Operational Sustainability initially at paulo.cruz@gcu.ac.uk.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

 

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).