Energy and Sustainability Lead

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council is looking for an innovative and dedicated Energy and Sustainability Lead to join our Hard FM Team within the Deputy Chief Executive Department. If you have a passion for driving operational and environmental performance, and are committed to achieving Net Zero targets, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategy Development: Develop and implement an estate sustainability strategy for KCC buildings, influencing relevant policies.

- Energy Management: Manage the relationship with our Energy bureau and engage with the Hard FM Services contractor to reduce energy consumption.

- Technical Advice: Provide professional advice on energy-consuming infrastructure to optimize carbon and energy efficiency.

- Compliance Monitoring: Track sustainability-related legal compliance and industry best practices.

- Project Management: Guide energy projects to ensure returns on investment and savings are achieved.

- Energy Reduction Plans: Formulate short, medium, and long-term plans to reduce energy consumption, including no-cost and low-cost initiatives.

- Sustainability Assessments: Conduct BREEAM and LEED building assessments and recommend improvements.

- Customer Focus: Deliver excellent customer service and foster an innovative work environment.

Qualifications

- Level 4 qualification in Energy and Sustainability, mechanical or electrical engineering, or building services.

- Relevant energy efficiency, low carbon, and Sustainability qualifications.

- Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, Energy Institute).

Experience:

- Proven experience in energy management, including procurement and compliance.

- Experience in developing and implementing energy efficiency and Sustainability initiatives.

- Knowledge of BMS and control theory.

- Experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Skills and Abilities:

- Strong project management skills with the ability to communicate strategies to project teams and senior staff.

- Ability to conduct full energy surveys and recommend improvements.

- Proficient in interpreting energy data for reduction strategies.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.

- Capable of working independently and taking responsibility for decisions.

Knowledge:

- Understanding of BREEAM and its application in building sustainability performance.

- In-depth knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and lighting operations and integration.

- Extensive knowledge of energy efficiency techniques and technologies.

Kent Values and Culture:

At Kent County Council, we embrace:

- Bravery: Accepting and offering challenges.

- Curiosity: Innovating and improving constantly.

- Compassion: Understanding and respecting all individuals.

- Collaboration: Building and delivering for Kent's best interests.

- Responsibility: Taking accountability for our actions.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about energy management and Sustainability, apply now to join our team!

Join us at Kent County Council and contribute to a sustainable future!

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.