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. Senior Energy Management Consultant (equivalent to Principal Consultant)
Concept Energy Solutions comprises three teams: Technical Services, Bureau and Consultancy which provide energy services to our wide client base.
The Consultancy team is responsible for the delivery of Advisory, Compliance and Energy Management services.
As we seek to grow our business, particularly in the Contract Energy Management sector we are looking for an Energy Management Consultant to join our team.
The role will be home based, with a preference for a candidate located in the East Midlands or Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire region to provide geographic coverage to the Eastern side of the country. You will be used to working remotely from the office and have a proven record of delivering projects with minimal input from others.
You will assist our existing clients in managing and reducing their energy consumption by developing a detailed understanding of their buildings and processes to highlight where energy is used. Your background may be in building controls, process engineering or consultancy. You will need to have an excellent proven record of client engagement, report writing and technical problem solving.
You will have a good understanding of building services, building management systems, energy management principles and low carbon technologies. You will use these skills to undertake Energy Audits and site surveys to identify wastage or efficiency improvements. You will submit formal reports to the client, showing where savings can be made with justifications for your findings and calculations of likely costs and savings. As such, you will be expected to write reports, chair meetings and present on a regular basis.
It should be noted that Concept works as an independent consultancy and does not have ties to any manufacturers or installers. With the exception of sub-metering system installations, we do not undertake project delivery.
You will also be expected to grow this area of the business by taking responsibility for account management and through the undertaking of business development activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake energy audits in a range of commercial and industrial buildings
- Undertake site surveys to identify energy savings opportunities
- Prepare reports of findings, including life cycle cost analysis and savings calculations
- Undertake analysis of data from a wide variety of metering systems, including sub-meters, building management systems and data loggers.
- Develop Energy Management strategies of clients, including within the ISO 50001 framework.
- Undertake energy related statutory compliance reviews (including ESOS, SECR, TM44 and DECs)
- Assist in the preparation of monthly energy reports
- Build long lasting relationships with key client stakeholders
Skills, knowledge and expertise:
- You will be highly proficient in data analysis and the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Good presentation skills
- Proven ability to set and work to deadlines and budgets
- Ability to work independently, but act as a team member
- Numerate with a methodical mindset
Minimum qualifications:
- Batchelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a Mathematical science, (Building Services or Energy Engineering preferable)
- Experience of energy and building performance data analysis
- Experience of energy auditing, and preparing energy audit reports
- Experience of working in a consultancy environment, to deadlines and a fixed budget
- Current UK driving license
Preferred qualifications and knowledge:
- If not already chartered, you should be working towards chartered membership of a relevant professional body (Energy Institute, AEE, CIBSE)
- ESOS lead assessor qualification is highly desirable
- CMVP or CEM status
- Experience of Microsoft PowerBI and Python programming would be highly advantageous
- Understanding of IPMVP and ISO 50001
- Understanding of Climate Change Agreements
What we offer:
- Salary commensurate to experience
- 25 days annual leave
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Death in service benefit
- Home based
We are open to applicants who wish to work on a flexible, part time or zero-hours contract basis.
We will not entertain applications from agencies
Applications should be sent to info@conceptenergy.org with the subject line “Energy Management Consultant”.
2. Operational Energy Consultant (equivalent to Consultant)
Concept Energy Solutions comprises three teams: Technical Services, Bureau and Consultancy which provide energy services to our wide client base.
The Consultancy team is responsible for the delivery of Advisory, Compliance and Energy Management services.
As we seek to grow our business, we are looking for an Operational Energy Consultant to join our team.
The role will be home based, however preference will be given to a candidate located nearer to our offices in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The candidate should be familiar with the principles of remote working and self-motivated.
You will assist our existing consultants in the delivery and management of Display Energy Certificates (DECs), Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and TM44 (air conditioning inspection reports) as well as statutory reporting associated with Climate Change Agreements and the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS).
This is a Consultant level role which will involve significant amounts of administration work that will require good organisational and communication skills. We would expect the candidate 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 have a basic understanding of building services, building management system and statutory energy and carbon reporting. You will be expected to deliver site based inspections for the production of Display Energy Certificates and Energy Performance Certificates however training will be given to a suitable candidate who is not already qualified.
Over time you will also be expected to grow this area of the business by taking responsibility for account management and through the undertaking of business development activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery of DECs and EPCs
- Undertake site surveys relating to DECs and EPCs
- Assist in the delivery of energy relation statutory compliance reports (including ESOS, SECR and TM44)
- Assist in the preparation of monthly energy reports
Skills, knowledge and expertise:
- You will be proficient in data analysis and the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- 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, but be prepared to undertake administrative tasks
- You must be able to follow operating procedures
- You must be willing to travel throughout the UK
Minimum qualifications:
- Batchelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Mathematical science, (Building Services or Energy Engineering preferable)
- Understand of energy performance of buildings
- Current UK driving license (Essential due to travel)
Preferred qualifications and knowledge:
- Ideally you should be an associate member of a relevant professional body (Energy Institute, CIBSE)
- Existing Commercial Energy Assessor qualification (Level 3 and 4) or DEC assessor qualification is highly desirable
- Experience of SBEM, IES VE or other energy modelling software would be highly advantageous
- Understanding of Climate Change Agreements or ESOS
What we offer:
- Salary commensurate to experience
- 25 days annual leave
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Death in service benefit
- Home based role
We are open to applicants who wish to work on a flexible, part time or zero-hours contract basis.
We will not entertain applications from agencies
Applications should be sent to info@conceptenergy.org with the subject line “Operational Energy Consultant”.
3. Analyst vacancy
We’re looking for an additional energy analyst to join our bureau team. If you have a sound knowledge of the energy industry and take pride in the accuracy and timely delivery of your work this position may suit you.
Our analysts play an integral role in our service offering – by providing performance reporting, utility invoice management and other analysis for our clients, as well as supporting the work of our consultants. Our salaries are competitive, linked to experience and ability.
For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Luke Farmer, Bureau Manager on luke.farmer@conceptenergy.org
