MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Principal Energy Officer (HND OR HNC needed) to join a Local Authority in Essex. This position is paying £50,000 - £60,000+ Benefits

Job Purpose:

To lead, develop and manage all aspects of the Council's energy management activities, including preparing and implementing a program of works in order to reduce the Council's energy usage; working with Building Management and premises managers to ensure that opportunities for energy consumption reduction are acted upon; maintaining accurate energy consumption records; advising departments on all aspects of energy efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

* Work with the Service Manager-Corporate Property and Energy Board to support the development of a robust energy strategy to deliver the Council's Energy Policy, following adoption, and deliver the projects identified.
* Lead on all aspects of the Corporate Energy Board and ensure good communication and 'buy-in' across the organisation.
* Work with the Procurement Team on the procurement of energy for the Council's property portfolio. Manage existing energy framework agreements and contracts
* To implement the Council's policy approach in respect of efficient energy management including monitoring the receipt and payment of supplier invoices and the maintenance of accurate databases on supply usage and costs for all corporate premises and arrangements for gas and electricity supplies.
* Report and resolve billing queries with energy suppliers.
* Responsible for the preparation of data for inclusion on and the submission of national and local indicators regarding energy and CO2 emissions.
* Conduct site inspections and energy audits to investigate opportunities for using energy efficient technologies, energy management procedures and renewable energy to reduce the Council's energy costs.
* Establish and maintain a system for monitoring the Council's energy consumption, using relevant databases, software and energy site survey information. Use this system to analyse and evaluate data to identify trends and exceptions in order to target appropriate interventions to reduce costs and to produce performance reports for premises managers, relevant committees and working groups.
* Work with the Building Management Team to ensure that efficiency opportunities are aligned with asset management and maintenance programmes in accordance with the Council's energy policy and strategy. Ensure works are carried out to incorporate the most energy efficient standards, considering opportunities to incorporate energy efficiency and renewable energy measures on an 'invest to save' basis where appropriate.
* Assist with the development and implementation of the Corporate and relevant Service Asset Management Plans for the Council's Buildings Portfolio to incorporate measures to reduce the Council's energy use. ?
* Prepare business cases to justify improvement measures. ?
* Research and prepare applications for relevant grant funding streams.
* Obtain competitive quotations and tenders to implement improvement measures in accordance with the Council's Constitution, departmental procedures and relevant legislative requirements. Project manage, procure and supervise works and prepare written reports on progress and quality
* Assess interim and final payments to contractors, prepare payment certificates and financial reports and check final accounts.
* Ensure all schemes carried out by the section comply with relevant financial parameters and departmental procedures.
* Maintain proper and adequate files, time-sheets and records at all times, including those necessary for the preparation of internal project job costing and time charging.
* Any other duties appropriate to the post: These other duties must be equivalent to or below the salary and status of the role and, where appropriate, under the Equality Act 2010, due consideration must be given to any employees with a "protected characteristic".
* Undertake all the duties within the framework of Equal Opportunities.
* You must cooperate in all matters relating to Health and Safety and implement all procedures for your job role. The identification of Health and Safety related risks within the working environment must be highlighted to your management.

Title: Principal Energy Officer
Contact: Perm
Rate: £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Location: Essex