Careers

We are always interested in hearing from talented individuals who can bring technical excellence and a high level of professionalism to our client projects. If this is you and you like what we do, please get in touch.

1. Energy Consultant

At Concept Energy Solutions we believe that energy efficiency should be a way of life.

We use our expertise and knowledge to help our clients make better decisions and manage their resources more wisely.

Our clients own, operate or are responsible for maintaining a wide variety of commercial and industrial buildings across the whole of the UK.

If you are the type of person who can walk into a plantroom, know the difference between a boiler, chiller and AHU, can interrogate a BMS and can spot inefficiencies then we want to hear from you.

When not on-site, our consultancy roles are typically home based (UK). You will be expected to prepare formal reports into the findings of your site surveys to a high standard of prose quality and content. This may include highlighting options for carbon reduction through renewables and low carbon heating technologies, so any experience of these will be highly beneficial, as will any experience in the use of the IES Virtual Environment or RETScreen software platforms.

You will need to be self motivated, organised and be able to work to deadlines

You will need aptitude for learning and will be expected to develop a detailed understanding of operational energy use in buildings and energy management techniques; we will assist by providing mentoring and some formal training.

You will be expected to participate in the growth of the business by taking responsibility for account management and through the undertaking of business development activities.

These roles will require travel to client sites which could be anywhere in the UK and may require frequent travel (up to 3 days per week) at short notice.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking site energy audits (including building services plant and building fabric)
• Undertake decarbonisation feasibility assessments
• Prepare audit reports in accordance with BS EN16247
• Assist in the delivery of energy related statutory compliance reports (including ESOS and SECR)

Skills, knowledge and expertise:

• You will be proficient in data analysis and the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• You will have a good practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services
• Must be able to work to deadlines and budgets
• Ability to work independently, but act as a team member
• Numerate with a methodical mindset
• You must have a desire to learn
• You must be able to follow operating procedures
• Understand of energy performance of buildings
• Current UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential due to travel)

Minimum qualifications:

• Batchelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Mathematical science (Building Services or Energy Engineering preferable)
• OR knowledge and experience of Building Services (probably as a maintenance technician)
• OR sector experience (e.g. you have a proven track record)

Preferred knowledge:

• Ideally you should be an associate member of a relevant professional body (Energy Institute, CIBSE). We will assist in gaining chartered status.
• ESOS Lead Assessor accreditation is highly desirable
• Understanding of undertaking energy audits in accordance with BS EN16247 or ISO 50002

What we offer:

• Salary commensurate to experience (in range £40-50k)
• 25 days annual leave
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Death in service benefit
• Flexi-time working arrangements
• Training and career development
• Support and mentoring to achieve Chartered status

We are open to (UK-based) applicants who wish to work on a flexible, part time or zero-hours contract basis.

Applications should be sent to info@conceptenergy.org with the subject line “Operational Energy Consultant”.