Energy and Sustainability Officer

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Energy and Sustainability Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our community by delivering key housing energy and sustainability projects across the housing stock. You will play a vital role in improving the long-term energy efficiency of our homes, contributing to better air quality, and helping residents live more sustainably.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

As an Energy and Sustainability Officer, you will be responsible for providing strategic advice, researching, and monitoring energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, which will be a key part of our mission to create a greener Environment.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Degree in Environmental Science or a building-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• Extensive technical knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability standards, legislation, and best practices as they relate to domestic housing.
• Experience in developing technical specifications is required, and experience in project management is desirable.
• Ability to prepare technical briefs and specifications, analyse data, and build positive working partnerships.
• You must be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven experience in Domestic, Non-Domestic and Public Building Energy Assessment.
• Strong experience in working on energy management and carbon reduction.
• Experience in the delivery, monitoring and performance management of energy and carbon reduction projects.
• Experience in using the Systems Link Energy Manager Database software.
• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Experience in using price books and Schedules of rates to provide budgetary information.
• This role requires the flexibility to attend evening meetings when necessary.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References
• Standard DBS level is required
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.